This is one of the most agricultural parishes, and one of the most sought after places to live in the island.

It has the best herd of Jersey cattle, some of the largest potato growers and a number of small farmers now cultivating the new “Genuine Jersey”, mainly organic, brand. Housing here is almost entirely single unit large houses with beautiful gardens. It has a major old manor house, Rozel Manor.

Along the coast is the largest deep-water harbour in the island, St Catherine, with its characteristic mile-long 19th-century pier, Moving north along the coast are several picturesque coves and small harbours, ending in Rozel with its pretty harbour, two excellent hotels and several good restaurants and eating places.