What type of property is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR sell for?

2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR last sold for £182,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,858 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and March 2018, 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR rose from £130,858 to £182,000, a change of £51,142. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NN5 6GR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR located?

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

Is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

How well connected is 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Galileo Close, NN5 6GR is Holmleigh Close, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Galileo Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GR

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Galileo Close

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

2 Galileo Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Duston, Northampton, Northampton (NN5 6GR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 73 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (73–132 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average.

Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. At 73 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 21 EPCs). Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 11% above the 2018 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle, Integral

Energy

Energy performance

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

2 Galileo Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromB84toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Galileo Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Galileo Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£182,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2018Most recent
£182,000
+39.1%over 6 years
31 March 2011
£130,858

Median price across the last 5 sales in NN5 6GR: £335,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NN5 6GR

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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