11 Galen House, Low Friar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5UG
About 11 Galen House
11 Galen House is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 5UG). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 38th smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–59 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 62 units on file.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Mechanical ventilation installed
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
Get a survey for this property
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
11 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
11 Galen House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£116,000
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
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 47 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 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.
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
60.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.3dB







