Old Catton is a pleasant suburban village in the district of Broadland, Norfolk, England, lying just north of Norwich. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian and interwar housing, tree-lined streets and a compact high street of local shops and services; many residents commute into the city while enjoying a quieter, village-like atmosphere.
The settlement has medieval roots and retains a historic core centred on St Margaret's Church, with several listed buildings and conservation-minded public spaces. A particular highlight is Catton Park, the restored landscaped parkland laid out by Humphry Repton, which provides extensive green space and links Old Catton to neighbouring communities such as Sprowston and Hellesdon, reflecting its blend of heritage, community activity and easy access to Norwich's economy and cultural life.
Postcode districts covering Old Catton
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lowestoft 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Great Yarmouth 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Beccles 18.4 miles29.6 km
- North Walsham 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Diss 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Attleborough 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Bradwell 17.6 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Old Catton and Sprowston West Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Catton Grove Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Sprowston Central Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sprowston Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sewell Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hellesdon South East Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Mile Cross Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Sprowston East Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hellesdon Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Beeston St. Andrew Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Norwich Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Crome Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Old Catton
NR6 7NB, NR6 7BQ, NR6 7AF, NR6 7JD, NR6 7EW, NR6 7BB, NR6 7DZ, NR6 7EF, NR6 7RW … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Stansted Airport 70.2 miles113 km
- Norwich Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Salhouse Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Old Catton Ad
- The Assembly House 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- George Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- St Giles House Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich North 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Georgian Townhouse 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Old Rectory Hotel, Crostwick 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
Schools in Old Catton
- Garrick Green Infant School Primary
- Hall School Special
- Lodge Lane Infant School Primary
- Old Catton C of E VC Junior School Primary
- White Woman Lane Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7 miles11.2 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Gunton Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13 miles20.9 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Cart Gap Beach 14.8 miles23.9 km