What type of property is 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

What was the last sold price for 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last sold for £375,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,500 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and October 2016, 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT rose from £153,500 to £375,000, a change of £221,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 3QT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

Where is 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT located?

20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

Police records around 20 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.

Which schools serve 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest primary school to 20 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.

What transport links are near 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 20 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Pettits Lane, 350m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 762m away.

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20 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Sims Close

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

20 Sims Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £451,000 is 20.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 33.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Sims Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£375,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2016Most recent
£375,000
+144.3%over 15 years
17 June 2001
£153,500

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.

Price per m²

£3,906

Street avg £4,036

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Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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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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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

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FAQ

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