Catchgate is bordered by the villages of Greencroft to the west, Annfield Plain to the south, Harelaw to the north (the B6168 runs through it from Annfield Plain to Harelaw), and West Kyo (also known as Old Kyo) to the east.

A small police station is situated at the north end of the village, though it is only partially staffed.

A number of working men's clubs used to exist, notably the Excelsior, the RAOB and the Buffs.

Opposite this is the former Bethany Chapel, which was temporarily home to an employment agency after closure.

A second retail shop and two hair dressers complete the more permanent businesses in Catchgate.