23 Galen House, Low Friar Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5UG
About 23 Galen House
23 Galen House is a mid-terrace house in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 5UG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 51 m² this is the 47th 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 4 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Mechanical ventilation installed
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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
23 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
23 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
On floor area, 23 Galen House stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 2.2 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







