What type of property is 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is a detached house.

What did 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR sell for?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR last sold for £350,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 6GR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR have?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is in council tax band E.

Where is 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR located?

15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR sits in Duston, Northampton, Northampton. It falls within the NN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

Police records around 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The closest primary school to 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is Millway Primary School (599m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Duston School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is Holmleigh Close, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Galileo Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Galileo Close

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

15 Galileo Close is a detached house in Duston, Northampton, Northampton (NN5 6GR). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £350,000 in August 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 24% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 22.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromB86toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Galileo Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2011
Full
In report
Erection of iron railings to enclose front garden.
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
N/2011/0434
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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.

Latest sale on 15 Galileo Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 August 2025Most recent
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 6GR: £272,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN5 6GR

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On the street

Versus other Galileo Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 15 Galileo Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,823

Street avg £2,592

Above

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£459k

1 Berrywood Road

NN5 6JU

4 bed

£467k

1 Ash Tree Road, Duston

NN5 6GW

£400k

1 Blossac Court

NN5 6EW

4 bed

£391k

1 Bobtail Court

NN5 6TX

5 bed

£384k

1 Bergerac Close, New Duston

NN5 6SD

4 bed

£380k

1 Brough Close

NN5 6YD

4 bed2 bath

£374k

1 Bearings Close, Duston

NN5 6GY

£504k

1 Anjou Court, New Duston

NN5 6SB

5 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Northampton district page.

Full Northampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holmleigh Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Millway Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NN5 6GR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NN5 6GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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