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Old Catton and Sprowston West

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About

Old Catton and Sprowston West ward is situated on the north-western edge of Norwich's urban area, forming a suburban transition. The ward is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. It contains local shopping parades, schools, and several parks, including the recreation grounds at Catton Park. The area is bordered by major roads, including the A1151 and the outer ring road, which define its edges.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic St. Margaret's Church in Old Catton, with its round tower. The Mousehold Heath open space lies just beyond the southern boundary, offering extensive woodland and heathland. The ward's layout reflects its growth from older village cores into modern suburbs, with a functional focus on community facilities and green spaces for local use.

Area overview

On average Old Catton and Sprowston West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Catton and Sprowston West is £54,647 per year. There are 5 schools in Old Catton and Sprowston West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Catton and Sprowston West is home to around 8,496 people, with a population density of about 2,633.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Catton and Sprowston West Population
8,496
Population density
2,633.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.71(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.94(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-50%)
Public order
2.71(-47%)
Shoplifting
2.35(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,848
92.43%
Other White
235
2.77%
African
48
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.52%
Other Asian
41
0.48%
Total population: 8,491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,861
26.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,312
18.36%
No qualifications
1,213
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,158
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
849
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 7,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,772
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,229
32.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
9.46%
Other social rented
319
8.38%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.08%
Total households: 3,806

Property prices in Old Catton and Sprowston West

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £274,400 in Old Catton and Sprowston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Catton and Sprowston West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Catton and Sprowston West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£320,000
Terraced33£245,000
Semi-Detached36£266,250
Flats15£142,000

10 years median price trend in Old Catton and Sprowston West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Catton and Sprowston West.

All postcodes in Old Catton and Sprowston West

NR67BL

St Faiths Road

NR67PR

Windsor Park Gardens

NR67FB

Coller Road

NR67DW

Hall Drive

NR67DT

Blacksmiths Way

NR67AE

Fifers Lane

NR67JD

Longe Road

NR67DH

Grange Close

NR67QU

Addey Close

NR67RP

Eastwood Mews

NR67GD

Buxton Road

NR67EU

Proctor Road

NR67DL

Park Close

NR67QX

Rayns Close

NR67AB

St Faiths Road

NR67LA

Moore Avenue

NR67AQ

St Faiths Road

NR67NN

The Warren

NR67PA

Pioneer Road

NR67BF

Lodge Lane

NR67PF

Proctor Road

NR67BG

Louis Close

NR67GA

Ernest Drive

NR67EF

Woodham Leas

NR67FJ

Bunting Way

NR67PJ

Mountbatten Drive

NR67JP

Desmond Drive

NR67DY

Spixworth Road

NR34DW

Carterford Drive

NR67AW

Laundry Cottages

NR67LJ

Priors Drive

NR67HP

Edgefield Close

NR127BW

North Walsham Road

NR67HE

The Paddocks

NR67PQ

Proctor Road

NR67JW

Desmond Drive

NR67AA

Burma Road

NR67LL

Lindley Close

NR67FS

Juby Court

NR67QT

Lowry Cole Road

NR67LP

Lodge Farm Drive

NR67HJ

Lodge Lane

NR67DB

Oak Lane

NR67JS

Dunwood Drive

NR67JU

Lovett Close

NR67HL

Lodge Lane

NR67EW

Sywell Close

NR67BA

Appleacres

NR67FR

Read Court

NR67LB

Bracey Avenue

NR67BH

St Faiths Road

NR67JA

White Woman Lane

NR67NQ

Spixworth Road

NR67QS

Tills Close

NR67GB

Austin Way

NR67NA

Swinbourne Close

NR67AP

St Faiths Road

NR67RW

Constitution Hill

NR67LF

Moore Avenue

NR67FP

Old Catton and Sprowston West

NR67HQ

Lodge Lane

NR67QZ

Tills Road

NR67AU

Players Way

NR67JJ

North Walsham Road

NR67AX

Woodland Drive

NR67JH

White Woman Lane

NR67AY

Woodland Drive

NR67HY

Westacre Drive

NR67BB

St Faiths Road

NR67FE

Bailey Close

NR67EJ

Proctor Road

NR67PL

Impala Close

NR67EX

Weston Court

NR67NW

The Warren

NR67DU

Spixworth Road

NR67PX

Mountbatten Drive

NR67QP

Tills Road

NR67NL

Warren Close

NR67LN

Bronde Close

NR67DJ

Church Street

NR67NJ

Spixworth Road

NR67EP

Gayton Walk

NR67NG

Spixworth Road

NR67JL

White Woman Lane

NR67HB

Three Corner Drive

NR67RN

Constitution Hill

NR67JT

Dunwood Drive

NR67PN

Impala Close

NR67NE

Spixworth Road

NR67EZ

Hunt Close

NR67FA

Money Road

NR67DD

Oak Lane

NR67PT

Windsor Park Gardens

NR67JB

White Woman Lane

NR67JN

Desmond Drive

NR67FD

Burrows Close

NR67HS

The Paddocks

NR67FN

Watts Place

NR67DE

George Hill

NR67LW

Longland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.