What kind of home is 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

What did 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT sell for?

32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT last sold for £437,500 in November 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £94,995 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

Across 5 sales between November 1997 and November 2025, 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT rose from £94,995 to £437,500, a change of £342,505. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT have?

The current EPC rating for 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RM1 3QT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT use?

The latest EPC at 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

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

Which area is 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT in?

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

How safe is the area around 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

Police records around 32 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 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest primary school to 32 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 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 32 Sims Close, RM1 3QT is Pettits Lane, 350m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 762m away.

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32 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 32 Sims Close

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

32 Sims Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £437,500. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2018

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2018from Jun 2010

Low Energy Lighting

33%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 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.

Price for 32 Sims Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£416,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£437,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2025Most recent
£437,500
+78.6%over 13 years
29 May 2012
£245,000
+2.1%over 5 years
20 December 2006
£240,000
+52.9%over 5 years
18 October 2001
£157,000
+65.3%over 3 years
27 November 1997
£94,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 3QT: £450,000 (2024–2023).

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 years held, 32 Sims Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £4,016

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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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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Flat2 bed2 bath

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4 bed2 bath

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10 Watermans, Junction Road

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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