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Brundall vs Caister-on-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Brundall 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.

Families 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.

MetricBrundallCaister-on-Sea
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrundallCaister-on-Sea
Population4,3789,095
Median Age47.547.5
Median Household Income£29,276.5£29,276.5
Employment Rate53.2%53.2%
Owner Occupied69.4%69.4%
Degree-Level Qualified22.8%22.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brundall and Caister On Sea?
Brundall and Caister On Sea are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brundall or Caister On Sea?
Caister On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £226,223.
Is Brundall or Caister On Sea safer?
Brundall has the lower crime rate at 35.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brundall or Caister On Sea?
Brundall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brundall or Caister On Sea?
Caister On Sea has faster average broadband at 307.3 Mbps.

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