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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Caister on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caister on Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£145,000
Detached70£300,000
Terraced27£175,000
Semi-Detached51£230,000

10 years median price trend in Caister on Sea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caister on Sea.

All postcodes in Caister on Sea

NR305PF

Caister Sands Avenue

NR305BL

Tan Lane

NR305LE

Seafield Road North

NR305EU

Lacon Road

NR305TF

Caister By-Pass

NR305SP

Low Road

NR305ST

West End

NR305DB

Elm Road

NR305DE

Jubilee Terrace

NR305EL

High Street

NR305RS

Convy Priors

NR305LX

Charles Close

NR305RJ

Kipling Close

NR305AR

Upper Grange Crescent

NR305DY

Nelson Road

NR305LU

Edinburgh Close

NR305FF

Caister South

NR305SX

Back Road

NR305AY

Hampton Close

NR305PQ

Arthur Avenue

NR305HR

Russell Avenue

NR305AS

Hales Close

NR305QJ

Ormesby Road

NR305WB

Jimmy Brown Close

NR305TQ

Villarome

NR305BZ

St Julian Road

NR305QB

Ormesby Road

NR305SU

Front Road

NR305UN

Wight Drive

NR305LA

Ormesby Road

NR305NW

Second Avenue

NR305BA

Grange Road

NR305BU

Yarmouth Road

NR305EX

Beach Road

NR305XD

Burgess Close

NR305SE

Beauchamp Close

NR305QH

Drift Road

NR305JW

Norwich Road

NR305BX

Fairway

NR305EN

Cooper Close

NR305DQ

Tan Lane

NR305PA

Dodd Close

NR305QQ

Drift Road

NR305LS

Windsor Road

NR305QX

Bure Close

NR305AP

Westerley Way

NR305SS

Cannons Close

NR305LF

Seafield Road South

NR305XQ

Wright Close

NR305RE

Stonehill Road

NR305NR

Marram Drive

NR305LT

Elizabeth Crescent

NR305LD

Seafield Road South

NR305BG

Aspen Road

NR305SD

Royal Thames Road

NR305UQ

Fairisle Drive

NR305EJ

Croft Road

NR305DL

Yarmouth Road

NR305LH

St Hilda Road

NR305JX

Roman Way

NR305QN

St Georges Drive

NR305TW

Biscay Gardens

NR305BQ

Purslane Drive

NR305XF

Pyke Court

NR305LJ

Ormesby Road

NR305AQ

West Road

NR305QY

Brooke Avenue

NR305DX

Buildings Road

NR305UB

Prince Of Wales Road

NR305DU

Honeymoon Loke

NR305ES

Allendale Road

NR305LB

Ormesby Road

NR305XA

Webster Way

NR305DJ

Beach Road

NR305EF

Appleyard Mews

NR305NT

Carter Close

NR305SN

Castle Lane

NR305TB

West Road

NR305NG

John Road

NR305NN

Second Avenue

NR305DR

Beresford Road

NR305PD

Peter Close

NR305LW

Gilbert Road

NR305EE

School Lane

NR305UA

Prince Of Wales Road

NR305BT

Yarmouth Road

NR305QU

Brooke Avenue

NR305QD

Reynolds Avenue

NR305AG

Harvey Lane

NR305QS

St Nicholas Drive

NR305PJ

Newarp Way

NR305TJ

Low Road

NR305RL

Brooke Avenue

NR305WA

Covent Garden Road

NR305NE

Branford Road

NR305JN

Norwich Road

NR305SL

Norwich Road

NR305NL

Ormesby Road

NR305UE

Shannon Drive

NR305RB

Lawnswood Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.