What type of property is 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last change hands?

22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last sold for £506,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £235,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and April 2024, 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT rose from £235,000 to £506,000, a change of £271,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The current EPC rating for 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 3QT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

Where is 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT located?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

Police records around 22 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 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest primary school to 22 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 is the nearest station to 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 22 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Pettits Lane, 350m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 762m away.

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22 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

Notable viewsExtendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Sims Close

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

22 Sims Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £557,000 is 10.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£595/sq ft) was about 137.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count. Sold April 2024 for £506,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2013

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

22 Sims Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£557,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£506,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£506,000
+115.3%over 10 years
10 January 2014
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3QT: £437,500 (2025–2023).

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 price per m², 22 Sims Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,405

Street avg £3,928

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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