Harold Sims House, Flat 7, Sims Close, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2SG
About Harold Sims House
Harold Sims House is a property in Earls Colne, Colchester, Colchester (CO6 2SG). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in Harold Sims House, where floor areas span 53–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Planning history
Harold Sims House has no planning applications on record.
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Versus other Sims Close homes
Harold Sims House is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Lion — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery. 2 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB