Brundall vs Caister-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Caister On Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Caister-on-Sea
£226,223
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Caister-on-Sea
71.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Caister-on-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Caister-on-Sea
307.3
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Caister-on-Sea
69.2
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Caister-on-Sea
£29,277
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brundall commands an average of £370,524, compared with £226,223 in Caister On Sea – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Caister On Sea it is a flat at £115,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 85% pricier in Brundall (£277,033 vs £150,128).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrundall has a crime rate of 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 101% lower than Caister On Sea at 71.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brundall 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Brundall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Caister On Sea. There are 1 schools in Brundall and 3 in Caister On Sea.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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.
| Metric | Brundall | Caister-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 307.3 Mbps in Caister On Sea and 206.4 Mbps in Brundall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 97.9% in Caister On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 54.2% in Caister On Sea.
Caister On Sea is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (307 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brundall, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Caister On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,261 in Caister On Sea. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Caister On Sea.
Brundall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,276.5 in Brundall and £29,276.5 in Caister On Sea. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 47.5 in Caister On Sea. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 53.2% in Caister On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 69.4% in Caister On Sea. Brundall has a population of 4,378 and Caister On Sea has 9,095.
| Indicator | Brundall | Caister-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 9,095 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £29,276.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 22.8% |
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