When did 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF last change hands?

12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF last sold for £194,995 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1AF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF located?

12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

Police records around 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (175% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest primary school to 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (307m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (599m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is YMCA, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 332m away.

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12 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Watson Heights

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

12 Watson Heights is a one-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. At 48 m² this is the 18th smallest of 69 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–100 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 68 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 is 20% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
BalconyYes

Building

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.

12 Watson Heights sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromB84toC80

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Watson Heights has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£194,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 November 2015Most recent
£194,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AF: £310,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CM1 1AF

On the street

Versus other Watson Heights homes

Four headline reads against 68 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Watson Heights runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,062

Street avg £4,118

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 0.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£258k

1 Henry Road

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Cathedral Walk

CM1 1NX

1 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Hodge Court, Broomfield Road

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2 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

CM1 1SP

2 bed2 bath

£273k

1 Becketts Court, Glebe Road

CM1 1QQ

2 bed1 bath

£392k

1 Elms Drive

CM1 1RH

3 bed1 bath

£235k

1 Bishop Road

CM1 1PX

£241k

1 Copland Court, Burgess Springs

CM1 1HG

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chelmsford district page.

Full Chelmsford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

YMCA — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM1 1AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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