1 Bleak House Cottages, The Street, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5BE
About 1 Bleak House Cottages
1 Bleak House Cottages is a semi-detached house in Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth (NR29 5BE). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 49 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–51 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (75 versus a best of 77).
It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 60% above the 2010 sale of £100,000.
Energy performance
1 Bleak House Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
High performance glazing installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 Bleak House Cottages has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 Bleak House Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£160,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£100,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 July 2010Most recent
£100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR29 5BE: £135,000 (2024–2005).
Versus other The Street homes
On epc rating, 1 Bleak House Cottages runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
75 (C)
Street avg 76 (C)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 0.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
66/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Closest school
0.9 km
Catfield CofE Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB







