1 Galen House, Low Friar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5UG
About 1 Galen House
1 Galen House is an end-of-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 5UG). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 1 Galen House (42–59 m²). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Energy performance
1 Galen House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Mechanical ventilation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
1 Galen House has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
1 Galen House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Low Friar Street homes
On floor area, 1 Galen House runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 47 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
545/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Newcastle Newgate Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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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
60.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.3dB