Caister South
Ward in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.643, 1.714 |
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| OS grid ref: | TG 51 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01493 (Great Yarmouth) |
Caister South sits on the eastern fringe of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, hugging the coast and the dunes of the North Sea. The ward mixes permanent residential streets with holiday parks and caravan sites, so its economy and daily rhythms are shaped by tourism and seasonal trade alongside local services and commuting into the town.
Historically the area is part of the long maritime story of Caister-on-Sea, with the nearby 15th‑century tower of Caister Castle and an enduring lifeboat and fishing tradition that give the place a strong local identity. Socially it combines an older, settled population with families and visitors, and residents value the coastal landscape while contending with typical East Anglian issues such as seasonal employment and coastal change.
Postcode districts covering Caister South
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 18.2 miles
- Lowestoft 11.5 miles
- Great Yarmouth 2.7 miles
- Beccles 14.5 miles
- North Walsham 18.3 miles
- Bradwell 4.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- West Caister Parish 0.2 miles
- Caister-on-Sea Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Caister North Ward 1 mile
- Yarmouth North Ward 1.5 miles
- Central and Northgate Ward 2 miles
- Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby Parish 2.3 miles
- Mautby Parish 2.4 miles
- Ormesby St. Margaret Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ormesby Ward 2.6 miles
- Great Yarmouth Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Filby Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Southtown and Cobholm Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Caister South
NR30 5EE, NR30 5AA, NR30 5DH, NR30 5ES, NR30 5TJ, NR30 5BY, NR30 5SY, NR30 5HA, NR30 5SP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 18.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 81.5 miles
- Great Yarmouth Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Berney Arms Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Caister South Ad
- Cleasewood Guest House 4 2.3 miles
- The Old Hall Hotel 0.6 miles
- Knights Court 3 2.2 miles
- Furzedown Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Hotel Ocean 4 2.6 miles
- Andover House Hotel & Restaurant - Adults Only 3 3 miles
- The Prom Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- Imperial Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Pier Hotel 3 5 miles
- New Beach Hotel 3 2.6 miles
Schools in Caister South
- Caister Academy Secondary
- Caister Infant With Nursery School Primary
- Caister Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 3.6 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.2 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.5 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 12.5 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 13.3 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 13.5 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14.1 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 14.2 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 17 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 17.8 miles