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 miles
- Lowestoft 21.9 miles
- Great Yarmouth 18.2 miles
- Beccles 18.4 miles
- North Walsham 11.4 miles
- Diss 21.4 miles
- Attleborough 15.9 miles
- Bradwell 17.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Old Catton and Sprowston West Ward 0.2 miles
- Catton Grove Ward 0.6 miles
- Sprowston Central Ward 1 mile
- Sprowston Parish 1.3 miles
- Sewell Ward 1.4 miles
- Hellesdon South East Ward 1.4 miles
- Mile Cross Ward 1.5 miles
- Sprowston East Ward 1.5 miles
- Hellesdon Parish 1.6 miles
- Beeston St. Andrew Parish 1.6 miles
- Norwich Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Crome Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Old Catton
NR6 7NH, NR6 7HW, NR6 7LJ, NR6 7FG, NR6 7AP, NR6 7NG, NR6 7DX, NR3 4DW, NR6 7NB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 1.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 70.2 miles
- Norwich Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Salhouse Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Old Catton Ad
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 2.1 miles
- The Castle 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich North 4 1.2 miles
- The Old Rectory Hotel 2.6 miles
- Host & Stay | St Clements House 0.9 miles
- Premier Inn Norwich Airport 3 1.2 miles
- The Assembly House in central Norwich 2.5 miles
- Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside 3 2.4 miles
- Nysdill Accommodation 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 1.8 miles
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 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 2.9 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 4.1 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 4.9 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 5.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 10.7 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 12.9 miles
- Gunton Estate 13 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 13.1 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 14.8 miles