Caister-on-Sea vs Great Yarmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Caister On Sea offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. 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
Great Yarmouth
£226,223
Crime Rate
Caister-on-Sea
71.6
Great Yarmouth
96.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caister-on-Sea
100.0%
Great Yarmouth
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Caister-on-Sea
307.3
Great Yarmouth
307.3
EPC Rating
Caister-on-Sea
69.2
Great Yarmouth
69.2
Median Income
Caister-on-Sea
£29,277
Great Yarmouth
£29,277
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Caister On Sea is £226,223, which is 0% less than Great Yarmouth at £226,223. The most affordable entry point in Caister On Sea is a flat at £115,436, while in Great Yarmouth it is a flat at £115,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Caister On Sea (£350,607 vs £350,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caister On Sea prices grew faster — 36% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Caister On Sea (71.6 per 1,000) compared to Great Yarmouth (96.9 per 1,000), a 35% difference. The most common crime category in Caister On Sea is violent-crime, while in Great Yarmouth 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 EnglandCaister On Sea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Great Yarmouth. Caister On Sea has 3 schools in total, while Great Yarmouth has 9.
Caister-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Yarmouth School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caister-on-Sea | Great Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caister On Sea offers faster average downloads at 307.3 Mbps, compared to 307.3 Mbps in Great Yarmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Caister On Sea and 97.9% in Great Yarmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 54.2% in Caister On Sea and 54.2% in Great Yarmouth.
Caister On Sea is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (307 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 69.2 (band C) in Great Yarmouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Caister On Sea and £1,261 in Great Yarmouth. 58.7% of homes in Caister On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Great Yarmouth.
Caister On Sea 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 Caister On Sea and £29,276.5 in Great Yarmouth. The median age is 47.5 in Caister On Sea and 47.5 in Great Yarmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Caister On Sea and 53.2% in Great Yarmouth. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Caister On Sea versus 69.4% in Great Yarmouth.
| Indicator | Caister-on-Sea | Great Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,095 | 28,979 |
| 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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