What kind of home is 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT sell for?

12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last sold for £210,000 in June 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The current EPC rating for 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 3QT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT use?

The latest EPC at 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT in?

12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

Is 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (165% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest primary school to 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Gidea Park Primary School (489m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (956m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Pettits Lane, 350m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 762m away.

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12 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Sims Close

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

12 Sims Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since June 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £423,000 sits 101.4% above the 2010 sale of £210,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Feb 2010

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Sims Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£423,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 June 2010Most recent
£210,000

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

Nearby sales in RM1 3QT

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, 12 Sims Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £4,089

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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