Key facts
How many taxis and private hire vehicles are licensed in North Norfolk?
283 vehicles in 2026 against 391 in 2024: taxis 135 → 102, private hire 256 → 181; 2.74 per 1,000 residents; 7% of taxis wheelchair accessible.[1]
| 2024 | 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxis | 135 | 102 | down 24% |
| Private hire vehicles | 256 | 181 | down 29% |
| Driver licences | 424 | 326 | down 23% |
| Operator licences | 27 | 33 | up 22% |
How does North Norfolk compare with other councils in the East of England?
Among councils in the East of England, North Norfolk ranks 21st of 45 for vehicles per head (2.74 per 1,000, median 2.48). It ranks 28th for operators (33, median 40).[1]
| Measure | North Norfolk | Regional median | Rank (highest = 1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per 1,000 residents | 2.74 | 2.48 | 21st of 45 |
| Operator licences | 33 | 40 | 28th of 45 |
| Private hire vehicles per operator | 5 | 5 | 24th of 45 |
| Wheelchair-accessible taxis | 7% | 21% | 30th of 44 |
What does the North Norfolk market look like for an operator?
North Norfolk's own DfT 2026 figures, worked out per operator and per vehicle.[1]
- 36% taxis, 64% private hire of 283 vehicles: pre-booked work dominates.
- 5 PHVs per operator on average (181 across 33 licences).
- 1.2 drivers per vehicle (326 for 283).
- 100% dual-licensed drivers.
- Majority further from a major town or city (DfT area class).
- 10 booking details to record per job (booking records).
How does licensing in North Norfolk differ from other councils?
5 departures from the usual rules in North Norfolk's DfT return. Vehicles: taxis and private hire vehicles face an age limit.[1]
- DBS Update Service optional for North Norfolk drivers; about 86% of councils make it compulsory.
- North Norfolk operators' call-takers and dispatchers need no DBS check; about 2 in 3 councils require one.
- No convictions policy required of North Norfolk operators for their staff; about 3 in 5 councils require one.
- Fewer booking details required: North Norfolk asks operators to record 10 of the 12 details councils ask for, leaving out name of booker and name of dispatchers.
- Policy last updated: 2025, by North Norfolk's own account to the DfT.
How many operator licences does North Norfolk grant?
2 new, 2 renewed; 33 in force (27 in 2024). Operator rules.[1]
Frequently asked questions
How many private hire operators are there in North Norfolk?
33 at 1 April 2026, 27 at 1 April 2024 (DfT).
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] DfT taxi and private hire vehicle statistics 2026, tables TAXI0104-TAXI0112 (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [2] GOV.UK: Driver licences for taxis and private hire vehicles (read 2 Nov 2026)
- [3] North Norfolk District Council: official website (taxi and private hire licensing) (read 8 Nov 2026)
