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Caister on Sea

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About

Caister-on-Sea sits on the Norfolk coast. The village faces the North Sea and is backed by sandy beach, dunes and caravan parks that shape the shoreline. A compact high street with shops, cafes and pubs serves residents and visitors. Fishing, holiday accommodation and seasonal trade support the local economy, and a network of footpaths links the settlement with neighbouring coastal areas.
Close to the centre stand a tall red-brick Roman tower and the ruins of a 15th-century castle built by Sir John Fastolf. The tower, constructed in the late Roman period, now stands a short distance inland from the present shingle and sand, reflecting centuries of coastal change. A small lifeboat presence and local museums record maritime activity, while the shoreline and adjacent fields provide routes for walking and birdwatching along this stretch of Norfolk coast. Local community facilities include a primary school, village hall and sports pitches, used year-round by residents.

Area overview

On average Caister on Sea has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caister on Sea is £43,190 per year. There are 3 schools in Caister on Sea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Caister on Sea is home to around 8,803 people, with a population density of about 817.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caister on Sea Population
8,803
Population density
817.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.49(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.79(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.79(-9%)
Public order
4.32(-16%)
Other theft
3.18(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,414
95.58%
Other White
129
1.47%
Irish
50
0.57%
Chinese
29
0.33%
Other
26
0.3%
Total population: 8,803

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,068
26.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,288
16.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,207
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,191
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,003
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,215
53.19%
Owns with a mortgage
996
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
529
12.7%
Social rents from council
235
5.64%
Other forms of private rent
113
2.71%
Total households: 4,164

Property prices in Caister on Sea

Median price£247,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £298K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Caister on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caister on Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached72£292,500£283
Semi-Detached40£230,000£287
Terraced25£180,000£239
Flats2£130,000£370

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caister on Sea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caister on Sea.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£165,000£135,000
2017£224,000£175,000£138,000
2018£232,500£181,000£148,000
2019£235,000£180,000£151,000
2020£230,000£182,500£156,625
2021£266,500£208,000£165,000
2022£300,000£235,000£195,000
2023£272,500£240,000£182,000
2024£270,000£225,000£187,500
2025£300,000£228,750£170,000
2026£271,250£230,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caister on Sea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caister on Sea.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£216£196
2017£232£235£195
2018£238£249£220
2019£236£231£196
2020£245£245£218
2021£268£265£232
2022£322£321£262
2023£304£304£254
2024£279£296£252
2025£288£286£229
2026£267£287£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caister on Sea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caister on Sea in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Caister on Sea

Is Caister on Sea safe?

Caister on Sea records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Caister on Sea?

The median sale price in Caister on Sea is £247,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Caister on Sea?

Caister on Sea has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Caister on Sea?

Caister on Sea scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Caister on Sea sits around rank 14,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Caister on Sea?

The average household income in Caister on Sea is around £43,190 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Caister on Sea

NR305FG

Caister South

NR305TH

Zephyr Close

NR305NZ

Halt Road

NR305PP

Arnold Avenue

NR305DD

Links Close

NR305HP

Northern Close

NR305EY

Scott Bungalows

NR305SY

West Road

NR305BW

Adele Place

NR305AJ

Westerley Way

NR305DN

Tan Lane

NR305PT

Back Lane

NR305HD

Beach Road

NR305FJ

Caister South

NR305LQ

St Hilda Close

NR305HU

Haylett Close

NR305DF

Baxter Court

NR305EP

High Street

NR305LP

Braddock Road

NR305QT

St Nicholas Drive

NR305LG

Seafield Road North

NR305SW

Clink Hill

NR305QE

Reynolds Avenue

NR305NJ

Ormesby Road

NR305SQ

Seabird Close

NR305HG

Manor Road

NR305TA

Chapel Corner

NR305PL

Ridgeway

NR305UD

Rockall Way

NR305DG

Garfield Terrace

NR305ET

Kingston Avenue

NR305BN

Tamarisk Drive

NR305NU

Halt Road

NR305SB

Covent Garden Road

NR305HT

Eastern Close

NR305AD

High Street

NR305NP

Marine Drive

NR305LY

Ellison Close

NR305JY

Ormesby Road

NR305HF

Coastguard Road

NR305PZ

Oxnead Drive

NR305EQ

Solent Close

NR305HS

Chapman Avenue

NR305RD

Gaywood Close

NR305HN

Midland Close

NR305NQ

Ormesby Road

NR305BS

Yarmouth Road

NR305SH

Nova Scotia Road

NR305HL

Eastern Avenue

NR305EZ

Beach Road

NR305RA

Breydon Way

NR305TG

Blyth Road

NR305RU

Pegasus Close

NR305TY

Malin Court

NR305BE

Old Hall Gardens

NR305RN

Brooke Avenue

NR305PH

Miriam Close

NR305DT

Tan Lane

NR305FH

Caister South

NR305DW

Tan Lane

NR305TP

Diana Way

NR305HE

Old Mill Road

NR305TD

Caister By-Pass

NR305NH

Ormesby Road

NR305HH

Branford Road

NR305JL

High Street

NR305JT

Norwich Road

NR305BY

St Julian Road

NR305DH

Bultitudes Loke

NR305BJ

Charlock Close

NR305EW

Green Lane

NR305FA

Poppy Drive

NR305DA

Ambrose Road

NR305SA

Charles Burton Close

NR305TZ

Plymouth Close

NR305JP

Norwich Road

NR305BF

Meadowsweet Road

NR305WD

Jack Plummer Way

NR305UW

Forth Close

NR305AB

Winifred Way

NR305PG

East End Close

NR305UP

Beeleigh Way

NR305AZ

Priory Close

NR305XG

Hurrell Road

NR305NS

Seaward Walk

NR305NY

Greenhill Avenue

NR305HA

Victoria Street

NR305SR

Back Road

NR305TU

Forties Close

NR305SF

Jose Neville Close

NR305SG

Soudan Close

NR305JS

Norwich Road

NR305DZ

Nelson Court

NR305AU

Upper Grange Crescent

NR305LN

Jordan Road

NR305QZ

Breydon Way

NR305RF

Ashwood Close

NR305JZ

Church Close

NR305AH

Saxon Gardens

NR305LL

Braddock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.