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Caister South

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About

Caister South ward is a residential area situated on the northern edge of Great Yarmouth. It is primarily composed of housing estates built during the mid-to-late 20th century, offering a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The ward is bordered by farmland to the west and north, creating a distinct transition from urban to rural landscape. Local amenities are centred around a few main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The defining feature is its proximity to the expansive sandy beach at Caister-on-Sea, which lies directly to the east beyond the golf course. This coastline is historically significant as the site of a Roman fort. Inland, the area is characterised by straight, orderly streets and several small green spaces, including the playing fields at Caister High School. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with the North Sea a constant presence.

Area overview

On average Caister South has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caister South is £43,190 per year. There are 3 schools in Caister South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Caister South is home to around 4,482 people, with a population density of about 484.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caister South Population
4,482
Population density
484.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.79(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-16%)
Public order
4.69(-8%)
Other theft
3.79(-31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,273
95.38%
Other White
72
1.61%
Irish
21
0.47%
Other Asian
18
0.4%
Chinese
13
0.29%
Total population: 4,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,030
26.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
662
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
637
16.49%
Level 3 (A level)
583
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
501
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 3,864

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,057
50.17%
Owns with a mortgage
485
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
12.2%
Social rents from council
192
9.11%
Other forms of private rent
66
3.13%
Total households: 2,107

Property prices in Caister South

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£198K – £270K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Caister South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £558,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£295,000£254
Semi-Detached25£230,000£285
Terraced18£185,000£216
Flats1£145,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caister South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caister South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,500£167,500£134,313
2017£215,000£175,000£146,000
2018£235,000£182,500£144,975
2019£245,000£186,500£153,000
2020£223,000£180,000£165,000
2021£292,500£202,000£162,000
2022£292,500£235,000£195,000
2023£280,000£252,500£181,000
2024£265,000£220,000£200,000
2025£281,000£246,000£163,000
2026£252,000£230,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caister South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caister South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£200£161
2017£222£224£172
2018£235£239£161
2019£226£203£162
2020£235£248£209
2021£253£245£205
2022£318£265£246
2023£291£276£211
2024£288£279£225
2025£258£281£203
2026£258£287£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caister South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.