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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

NR305TT

Finisterre Rise

NR305QF

Alexander Close

NR305BB

Belstead Avenue

NR305SZ

Chapel Corner

NR305JA

Eastern Avenue

NR305JU

Uplands Avenue

NR305BD

West Road

NR305PB

Winifred Way

NR305QR

St Andrews Close

NR305XE

Morse Court

NR305FB

St Williams Close

NR305WE

John Woodhouse Drive

NR305NX

Glenmore Avenue

NR305TE

Yarmouth Road

NR305QG

Paston Drive

NR305TL

Waterland Close

NR305RG

Longfellow Road

NR305QP

St Christopher Close

NR305EH

High Street

NR305AT

Weston Rise

NR305AN

Martin De Rye Way

NR305AL

Westerley Close

NR305RW

Byron Way

NR305RR

Yare Close

NR305EG

Rectory Close

NR305AW

Coxswain Read Way

NR305ER

Beach Road

NR305UH

Dover Court

NR305RH

Longfellow Road

NR305HX

Eastern Avenue

NR305HW

Great Close

NR305RT

Mountbatten Way

NR305UG

Cromarty Way

NR305AX

West Road

NR305XB

Hanly Court

NR305QA

Ormesby Road

NR305AF

Queensway

NR305PE

Winifred Way

NR305TS

Fastnet Way

NR305RQ

Shelley Close

NR305UL

Thames Way

NR305UJ

Tyne Mews

NR305DS

Orchard Close

NR305AE

Bullocks Loke

NR305HB

Clay Road

NR305QW

St Georges Drive

NR305TR

Faeroes Drive

NR305BP

Sundew Close

NR305RP

Clifford Avenue

NR305UF

Humber Close

NR305AA

Yarmouth Road

NR305TX

Hebrides Way

NR305XH

Watling Close

NR305FL

Caister South

NR305LR

Gedge Road

Data Sources

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