What kind of home is 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

The current EPC rating for 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF use?

The latest EPC at 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

The most recent planning decision at 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF was a refusal for an application (ref. DC/25/3775/LBC) in January 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF in?

5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF sits in Beccles. It falls within the NR34 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

Police records around 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF show an average of 87 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

The closest primary school to 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF is St Benet's Catholic Primary School (103m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir John Leman High School (519m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF?

The closest bus stop to 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, NR34 9NF is Puddingmoor, 209m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance, 838m away.

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5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, Beccles, NR34 9NF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 St Marys Flats

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 St Marys Flats is a semi-detached house in Beccles (NR34 9NF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 64 m² this is the 8th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 October 2033

7 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, Beccles, NR34 9NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 St Marys Flats was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 5 St Marys Flats, Ballygate, Beccles, NR34 9NF

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Flagged:Listed building

Jan 2026
Heritage
Outcome in report
Listed Building Consent - A mechanically operated extractor fan through removal of one of the sliding sash window panes in the bathroom.
Listed
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DC/25/3775/LBC
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 St Marys Flats has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£150,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Ballygate homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 St Marys Flats outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Puddingmoor — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Benet's Catholic Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for NR34 9NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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