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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
53
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
30.57(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(-6%)
Public order
4.91(-6%)
Other theft
3.57(-36%)
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 in Caister South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £558,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caister South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£295,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached28£236,250
Terraced18£168,500

10 years median price trend in Caister South

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.