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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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
31
Deprivation level
3/10
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
18.95(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.3(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.41(-47%)
Shoplifting
2.71(-62%)
Public order
2.47(-52%)
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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Old Catton and Sprowston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £580,000.

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
Detached68£322,000
Flats10£141,500
Semi-Detached42£281,250
Terraced33£250,000

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

NR67DF

George Hill

NR67RP

Eastwood Mews

NR67AH

St Faiths Road

NR67AW

Laundry Cottages

NR67DT

Blacksmiths Way

NR67PG

Proctor Road

NR67EQ

Spixworth Road

NR67RW

Constitution Hill

NR67AA

Burma Road

NR67NH

Spixworth Road

NR67BS

Lavare Court

NR67AY

Woodland Drive

NR67EE

Woodham Leas

NR67ES

Ecton Walk

NR67HA

Three Corner Drive

NR67LJ

Priors Drive

NR67PJ

Mountbatten Drive

NR34DW

Carterford Drive

NR67DH

Grange Close

NR67PQ

Proctor Road

NR67JS

Dunwood Drive

NR67NW

The Warren

NR67QS

Tills Close

NR67DZ

Spixworth Road

NR67EJ

Proctor Road

NR67GA

Ernest Drive

NR67DP

Parkside Drive

NR67JR

Desmond Drive

NR67NL

Warren Close

NR67BN

St Faiths Road

NR67JB

White Woman Lane

NR67QP

Tills Road

NR67AN

Garrick Green

NR67BA

Appleacres

NR67FB

Coller Road

NR67NG

Spixworth Road

NR67DU

Spixworth Road

NR67LL

Lindley Close

NR67DD

Oak Lane

NR67GB

Austin Way

NR67FH

Thirtle Way

NR67EG

Spixworth Road

NR67EZ

Hunt Close

NR67NB

Mansel Drive

NR67ND

Colkett Drive

NR67AZ

Woodland Drive

NR67EL

Billing Close

NR67ET

Brayfield Way

NR67JU

Lovett Close

NR67LG

Moore Avenue

NR67QT

Lowry Cole Road

NR67DL

Park Close

NR67FQ

Old Catton and Sprowston West

NR67JJ

North Walsham Road

NR67PN

Impala Close

NR67DQ

Beeches Close

NR67EP

Gayton Walk

NR67HF

The Paddocks

NR67LW

Longland Close

NR67QD

Dixons Fold

NR67DN

Church Street

NR67HG

Lodge Lane

NR67AU

Players Way

NR67QY

Lowry Cole Road

NR67BE

Taylors Lane

NR67EF

Woodham Leas

NR67LH

Burma Road

NR67NF

Spixworth Road

NR67NQ

Spixworth Road

NR67QA

North Walsham Road

NR67BB

St Faiths Road

NR67DJ

Church Street

NR67EX

Weston Court

NR67FJ

Old Catton and Sprowston West

NR67PP

Mountbatten Drive

NR67BZ

Catton Hall Farm

NR67DB

Oak Lane

NR67DY

Spixworth Road

NR67JT

Dunwood Drive

NR67LD

Sursham Avenue

NR67ER

Proctor Road

NR67FF

Foulser Close

NR67GD

Buxton Road

NR67HT

Swansgate

NR67JA

White Woman Lane

NR67PL

Impala Close

NR67QZ

Tills Road

NR67EH

Spixworth Road

NR67HJ

Lodge Lane

NR67AQ

St Faiths Road

NR67BH

St Faiths Road

NR67JN

Desmond Drive

NR67NJ

Spixworth Road

NR67FE

Bailey Close

NR67BF

Lodge Lane

NR67NE

Spixworth Road

NR67AF

Fifers Lane

NR67LQ

Moore Avenue

NR67BJ

St Faiths Road

NR67DR

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.