What type of property is 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

What was the last sold price for 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last sold for £417,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,000 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and August 2024, 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT rose from £68,000 to £417,500, a change of £349,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The current EPC rating for 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

Where is 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT located?

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

Is 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT in a safe area?

Police records around 26 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 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest primary school to 26 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 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 26 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Pettits Lane, 350m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 762m away.

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26 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Sims Close

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

26 Sims Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£467/sq ft) was about 77.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £417,500.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 Sims Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£449,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£417,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2024Most recent
£417,500
+72.2%over 18 years
8 August 2006
£242,500
+256.6%over 9 years
24 January 1997
£68,000

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

26 Sims Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,030

Street avg £3,987

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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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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