Caister-on-Sea vs Gorleston-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gorleston On Sea offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Caister On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caister On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caister-on-Sea
£226,223
Gorleston-on-Sea
£224,990
Crime Rate
Caister-on-Sea
71.6
Gorleston-on-Sea
96.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caister-on-Sea
100.0%
Gorleston-on-Sea
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Caister-on-Sea
307.3
Gorleston-on-Sea
452.8
EPC Rating
Caister-on-Sea
69.2
Gorleston-on-Sea
68.9
Median Income
Caister-on-Sea
£29,277
Gorleston-on-Sea
£30,448
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Gorleston On Sea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £224,990 versus £226,223 in Caister On Sea. The most affordable entry point in Caister On Sea is a flat at £115,436, while in Gorleston On Sea it is a flat at £124,287.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Gorleston On Sea (£403,634 vs £350,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gorleston On Sea prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 71.6 offences per 1,000 people, Caister On Sea is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Gorleston On Sea's 96.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caister On Sea is violent-crime, while in Gorleston 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Caister On Sea: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Gorleston On Sea.
Caister-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gorleston-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caister-on-Sea | Gorleston-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gorleston On Sea enjoy 452.8 Mbps on average, while Caister On Sea lags behind at 307.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Caister On Sea and 97.8% in Gorleston On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 54.2% in Caister On Sea and 89% in Gorleston On Sea.
Gorleston On Sea is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (453 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caister On Sea is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Gorleston On Sea's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Caister On Sea and £1,286 in Gorleston On Sea. 58.7% of homes in Caister On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Gorleston 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
Caister On Sea has a population of 9,095 while Gorleston On Sea has 24,474. Median household income is £30,448.3 in Gorleston On Sea and £29,276.5 in Caister On Sea. The median age is 47.5 in Caister On Sea and 47.7 in Gorleston On Sea. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Caister On Sea and 53% in Gorleston On Sea.
| Indicator | Caister-on-Sea | Gorleston-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,095 | 24,474 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £30,448.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 25.9% |
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