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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

NR67ER

Proctor Road

NR67BJ

St Faiths Road

NR67BP

The Elms

NR67JR

Desmond Drive

NR67BW

The Cottages

NR67FF

Foulser Close

NR67LD

Sursham Avenue

NR67EG

Spixworth Road

NR67LQ

Moore Avenue

NR67NH

Spixworth Road

NR67FH

Thirtle Way

NR67EE

Woodham Leas

NR67HU

The Paddocks

NR67HT

Swansgate

NR67DG

Lucerne Close

NR67EA

Lodge Lane

NR67EL

Billing Close

NR67NB

Mansel Drive

NR67DQ

Beeches Close

NR67LE

Moore Avenue

NR67QR

Tills Road

NR67AS

Catton Chase

NR67ES

Ecton Walk

NR67AL

Garrick Green

NR67LR

Evans Way

NR67PB

Pioneer Road

NR67PG

Proctor Road

NR67AF

Fifers Lane

NR67FQ

Old Catton and Sprowston West

NR67HF

The Paddocks

NR67HN

Norman Drive

NR67DN

Church Street

NR67AJ

Catton Court

NR67DZ

Spixworth Road

NR67HZ

Kiln Close

NR67ND

Colkett Drive

NR67BQ

St Faiths Road

NR67QY

Lowry Cole Road

NR67DR

Church Street

NR67QA

North Walsham Road

NR67AT

St Faiths Road

NR67AH

St Faiths Road

NR67AN

Garrick Green

NR67AZ

Woodland Drive

NR67HX

Westacre Drive

NR67EH

Spixworth Road

NR67HD

The Paddocks

NR67HR

The Paddocks

NR67BD

Lancaster Close

NR67EQ

Spixworth Road

NR67AG

St Faiths Road

NR67LG

Moore Avenue

NR67DS

Church Street

NR67BZ

Catton Hall Farm

NR67AD

The Elms

NR67EN

Overstone Court

NR67BS

Lavare Court

NR67BN

St Faiths Road

NR67PD

Archer Close

NR67DX

Greyfriars Close

NR67DF

George Hill

NR67HW

Norman Drive

NR67FG

Graves Avenue

NR67AR

Chase Close

NR67PP

Mountbatten Drive

NR67PW

Impala Close

NR67BE

Taylors Lane

NR67NF

Spixworth Road

NR67HH

Lodge Lane

NR67HG

Lodge Lane

NR67DP

Parkside Drive

NR67ED

Wrenningham Road

NR67QD

Dixons Fold

NR67RL

English Road

NR67PH

Proctor Road

NR67PE

Proctor Road

NR67LH

Burma Road

NR67ET

Brayfield Way

NR67HA

Three Corner Drive

Data Sources

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