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11 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

Extendable
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 11 Sims Close

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

11 Sims Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£512/sq ft) was about 96.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £485,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Sims Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromC71toE53
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%69%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Sims Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

11 Sims Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£474,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2023Most recent

    £485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3QT: £450,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Sims Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 11 Sims Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,511

Street avg £3,966

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 11 Sims Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£550k

1 Ives Gardens

RM1 3QX

2 bed
£734k

10 Ives Gardens

RM1 3QX

4 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Maxim Tower, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HE

2 bed2 bath
£257k

106 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat2 bed2 bath
£880k

1 Erroll Road

RM1 3DJ

4 bed2 bath
£249k

100 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat2 bed2 bath
£240k

103 Lexicon Apartments, Mercury Gardens

RM1 3HG

Flat2 bed2 bath
£208k

10 Watermans, Junction Road

RM1 3QZ

2 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Pettits Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gidea Park Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 3QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RM1 3QT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 3QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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