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Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Caister-on-Sea is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,901. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,901 Population 108/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,188 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,188 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$274,361 home value, $1,105/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population8,901
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,188
Per Capita$44,188
Unemployment7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$274,361
Rent$1,105
Ownership62.1%
Housing Units3,560

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+34.2%

Community

Population8,901
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates52.6481°, 1.7265°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$44,188
Median Age46.0 years

About Caister-on-Sea

Caister-on-Sea is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,901. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Caister-on-Sea has a population of 8,901 with a density of 108 people per square mile, spread across 82.3 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (6%), with 2.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93% of residents. 4.8% of the population are veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

8,901
Total Population
108
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above United Kingdom avg
82.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.0%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.0%

Social Characteristics

Caister-on-Sea vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Caister-on-Sea is $44,188, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,188 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $850, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 810 business establishments. 16.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Caister-on-Sea vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$44,188
41% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,188
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)810

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Caister-on-Sea is $274,361, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,105 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 62.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,560 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,361
3% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,105
5% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.1%
Owner-Occupied62.1%
Renter-Occupied37.9%
Housing Units3,560

Property Tax

Caister-on-Sea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area82.3 sq mi (213.2 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates52.6481°N, 1.7265°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2015.

Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 67 km
May 16, 1998 45 km ENE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M4.2 46 km
Aug 6, 2015 59 km ENE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M4.2 66 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 115 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 66 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 114 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 148 km
May 2, 1995 51 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom M3.7 54 km
Sep 20, 1994 55 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Sep 27, 2003 North Sea M3.5 75 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 133 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 126 km
Aug 12, 2005 82 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 65 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km NE of Mundesley, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 114 km
Sep 6, 1993 35 km E of Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom M3.0 36 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 56 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 99 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Caister-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below United Kingdom avg
High School+34.2%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density108/sq mi
Total Area82.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit4.7%
Work from Home16.6%

Schools in Caister-on-Sea

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caister Academy
John Grant School
Caister Infant With Nursery School
Caister Junior School
North Denes Primary School and Nursery
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Radio Stations near Caister-on-Sea

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boot Boy Radio punk, reggae AAC+ 192 kbps
Hardrock Hell MP3 192 kbps
East Point Radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart Norfolk 102.4 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Future Radio alternative, community MP3 128 kbps
Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Caister-on-Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anna Sewell House
Beccles and District Museum
Caister Lifeboat Visitors Centre
David Howkin's Charity Museum
East Anglia Transport Museum
Elizabethan House
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Lowestoft Museum
Merchant's House
Museum of the Broads
Row 111 House
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Sutton Corn Mill
The Tolhouse Gaol
Time & Tide Museum
Toad Hole Cottage
Waxham Great Barn

Libraries in Caister-on-Sea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acle Library0.0
Beccles Library0.0
Bradwell Community Library0.0
Caister Library0.0
Get Free Books0.0
Gorleston Library0.0
Great Yarmouth Library0.0
Kessingland Library0.0
Loddon Library0.0
Lowestoft Library0.0
Martham Library0.0
Oulton Broad Library0.0
Stalham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Caister-on-Sea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covered Market
Kessingland Car Boot
Triangle Market

Restaurants in Caister-on-Sea

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Branfords
Mash And Barrel
Spicy Papadum

Cafes in Caister-on-Sea

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caister Lifeboat Cafe
The Old Manor Cafe
The Rabbit Hutch

Theatres in Caister-on-Sea

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Late Lounge

Monuments in Caister-on-Sea

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midsands Cross

Castles in Caister-on-Sea

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caister Castle

Gyms in Caister-on-Sea

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Hall

Golf Courses in Caister-on-Sea

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bure Park Pitch & Putt
Crazy Golf
Great Yarmouth and Caister Golf Club

Breweries in Caister-on-Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Green Jack Brewery
Humpty Dumpty Brewery
Lacons Brewery
The People's Brewery
Trinity Ales Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Caister-on-Sea

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caister-on-Sea

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norwich AirportNWIMedium Airport
Beccles AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tile Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bridge Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Broadmarsh Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Church Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Felthorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Fir Grove AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Yarmouth - North Denes AirportSmall Airport
Green Lane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Gunton Park AirstripSmall Airport
Horham AirstripSmall Airport
Ivy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kimberley Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Laurel Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Long Stratton AirstripSmall Airport
Ludham AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendlesham AirstripSmall Airport
Monewden AirstripSmall Airport
Morley Saint Botolph Private AirstripSmall Airport
Northrepps AerodromeSmall Airport
Nut Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Old Buckenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Pond Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Priory Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Raydon Wings Glider FieldSmall Airport
Seething AirfieldSmall Airport
Tibenham AirfieldSmall Airport
Topcroft Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Weybourne AirstripSmall Airport
Woodbridge AirfieldSmall Airport
Wortham AirstripSmall Airport
Yoxford AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Caister-on-Sea

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caister-On-Sea Post Office
North Caister Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caister-on-Sea

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caister Methodist Church
Cemetery Chapel
Holy Trinity Church
Saint Edmund the Martyr
Saint Ignatius Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
5
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caister-on-Sea

What is the population of Caister-on-Sea?

Caister-on-Sea has a population of 8,901 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 82.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Caister-on-Sea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,188, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $274,361 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Caister-on-Sea?

Caister-on-Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Caister-on-Sea?

The unemployment rate in Caister-on-Sea is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $850. There are 810 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Caister-on-Sea?

The median home value in Caister-on-Sea is $274,361. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,105. The homeownership rate is 62.1%.

How are the schools in Caister-on-Sea?

18.2% of adults in Caister-on-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Caister-on-Sea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Caister-on-Sea is 6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian. 93% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.3% of residents have a disability.

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