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Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) vs Caister-on-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Caister On Sea is about 29% cheaper on average. Caister On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

£292,289

Caister-on-Sea

£226,223

Crime Rate

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

97.1

Caister-on-Sea

71.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

100.0%

Caister-on-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

452.8

Caister-on-Sea

307.3

EPC Rating

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

68.9

Caister-on-Sea

69.2

Median Income

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

£30,448

Caister-on-Sea

£29,277

The average house price in Caister On Sea is £226,223, which is 29% less than Bradwell (great Yarmouth) at £292,289. The most affordable entry point in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is a flat at £168,000, while in Caister On Sea it is a flat at £115,436.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (£168,000 vs £115,436).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) prices grew faster — 45% vs 36%.

Crime is lower in Caister On Sea (71.6 per 1,000) compared to Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (97.1 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is violent-crime, while in Caister On Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Caister On Sea. Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has 4 schools in total, while Caister On Sea has 3.

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Caister-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBradwell (Great Yarmouth)Caister-on-Sea
Total Schools43
Primary32
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) offers faster average downloads at 452.8 Mbps, compared to 307.3 Mbps in Caister On Sea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 97.9% in Caister On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 54.2% in Caister On Sea.

Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (453 vs 307 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Caister On Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Bradwell (great Yarmouth). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,286 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £1,261 in Caister On Sea. 58.5% of homes in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Caister On Sea.

Caister On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,448.3 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £29,276.5 in Caister On Sea. The median age is 47.7 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 47.5 in Caister On Sea. Employment rates stand at 53% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 53.2% in Caister On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) versus 69.4% in Caister On Sea.

IndicatorBradwell (Great Yarmouth)Caister-on-Sea
Population11,6329,095
Median Age47.747.5
Median Household Income£30,448.3£29,276.5
Employment Rate53%53.2%
Owner Occupied67.9%69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified25.9%22.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and Caister On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and Caister On Sea are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Caister On Sea?
Caister On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £226,223.
Is Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Caister On Sea safer?
Caister On Sea has the lower crime rate at 71.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Caister On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) or Caister On Sea?
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has faster average broadband at 452.8 Mbps.

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