Socio-economic statistics for Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk

Socio-economic statistics for Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Caister-on-Sea in Great Yarmouth from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Caister-on-Sea older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Caister-on-Sea and Great Yarmouth? Is Caister-on-Sea an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Caister-on-Sea Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Caister-on-Sea residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Caister-on-Sea to the national average for England.
Level Caister South England
No Qualifications 26.66% 18.08%
Level 1 12.97% 9.69%
Level 2 16.49% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 8.31% 5.32%
Level 3 15.09% 16.92%
Level 4 17.13% 33.92%

How many residents own or rent their home in Caister-on-Sea and Great Yarmouth

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Caister-on-Sea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 73.18 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 26.82 of Caister-on-Sea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Caister South 73.18% 26.82%
Great Yarmouth 61.77% 38.23%
East 65.23% 34.77%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Caister-on-Sea has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Caister-on-Sea compared to other wards in Great Yarmouth

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Bradwell North 83.16% 16.84%
2 Ormesby (Great Yarmouth) 83.13% 16.87%
3 Lothingland (Great Yarmouth) 82.27% 17.73%
4 Caister North 80.93% 19.07%
5 East Flegg 79.94% 20.06%
6 West Flegg 79.39% 20.61%
7 Fleggburgh 78.78% 21.22%
8 Bradwell South and Hopton 76.99% 23.01%
9 Caister South 73.18% 26.82%
10 Gorleston 70.32% 29.68%
11 St Andrews (Great Yarmouth) 59.57% 40.43%
12 Yarmouth North 59.36% 40.64%
13 Magdalen 50.37% 49.63%
14 Claydon 48.47% 51.53%
15 Southtown and Cobholm 44.16% 55.84%
16 Central and Northgate 34.69% 65.31%
17 Nelson (Great Yarmouth) 25.93% 74.07%
Caister-on-Sea is ranked 9 out of 17 wards in Great Yarmouth for the percentage of home owners.

Caister-on-Sea Health Statistics

Caister South has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Caister South 36.11% 38.81% 18.08% 5.36% 1.65%
Great Yarmouth 40.19% 35.92% 16.64% 5.62% 1.62%
East 48.28% 34.64% 12.5% 3.58% 1%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Great Yarmouth changed since 2011?

Great Yarmouth residents who describe their health as either good or very good has decreased by 0.2% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 40.3% 36.01% 16.58% 5.48% 1.63%
2021 40.19% 35.92% 16.64% 5.62% 1.62%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Caister-on-Sea Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Caister South.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What are the occupations of the residents of Caister-on-Sea?

The largest employment sector in Caister-on-Sea is Skilled Trades. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Skilled Trades 14.39%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 13.15%
Elementary Occupations 12.39%
Professional Occupations 11.74%
Associate Professional & Technical 11.39%
Administrative & Secretarial 11.1%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 10.75%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 8.34%

Caister-on-Sea Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Great Yarmouth.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Great Yarmouth 5.1% -0.6%
East of England 3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Caister-on-Sea on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Caister-on-Sea.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 42.82%
In Part-Time Work 32.17%
Unemployed 6.44%
67.83% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Caister-on-Sea

Caister-on-Sea & Great Yarmouth Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Caister-on-Sea in the Great Yarmouth local area district.

Caister-on-Sea has a lower rate of immigrants than Great Yarmouth, the East of England region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Caister South 95.69% 4.31%
Great Yarmouth 90.23% 9.77%
East 85.09% 14.91%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Caister-on-Sea compared to other wards in Great Yarmouth

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Nelson 71.15% 28.85%
2 Central and Northgate 77% 23%
3 Southtown and Cobholm 82.81% 17.19%
4 Gorleston 89.96% 10.04%
5 Magdalen 90.77% 9.23%
6 Yarmouth North 91.12% 8.88%
7 St Andrews 92.37% 7.63%
8 Claydon 94.65% 5.35%
9 Caister South 95.69% 4.31%
10 Fleggburgh 95.7% 4.3%
11 Bradwell South and Hopton 95.73% 4.27%
12 Bradwell North 96.16% 3.84%
13 Ormesby 96.24% 3.76%
14 Caister North 96.39% 3.61%
15 East Flegg 96.77% 3.23%
16 Lothingland 96.87% 3.13%
17 West Flegg 97.37% 2.63%
'; Caister-on-Sea is ranked 9 out of 17 wards in Great Yarmouth for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Caister-on-Sea and Great Yarmouth?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Great Yarmouth including Caister-on-Sea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bradwell North 6355
Bradwell South and Hopton 7307
Caister North 4382
Caister South 4592
Central and Northgate 8853
Claydon 7605
East Flegg 4809
Fleggburgh 2525
Gorleston 5249
Lothingland 5222
Magdalen 7530
Nelson 9608
Ormesby 4313
Southtown and Cobholm 5931
St Andrews 5304
West Flegg 5039
Yarmouth North 4574
Great Yarmouth Total 99198



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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