What was the last sold price for 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF last sold for £215,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,995 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and September 2024, 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF rose from £199,995 to £215,000, a change of £15,005. That works out to roughly +0.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The current EPC rating for 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF use?

The latest EPC at 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF in?

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

Is 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF in a safe area?

Police records around 28 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.

What schools are near 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest primary school to 28 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.

How well connected is 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest bus stop to 28 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is YMCA, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 332m away.

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28 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF

EPC B

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Overview

About 28 Watson Heights

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

28 Watson Heights is a one-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2015) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 47 m² this is the 12th 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 top. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 68 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Sold September 2024 for £215,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

LiftYes

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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.

28 Watson Heights's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Nov 2025

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£215,000
+7.5%over 8 years
26 November 2015
£199,995

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 years held, 28 Watson Heights runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,574

Street avg £4,110

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 0.8 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 8 years

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

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1 Cathedral Walk

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1 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£257k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

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2 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£226k

1 Durrant Court, Brook Street

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£392k

1 Elms Drive

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1 Bishop 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 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

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FAQ

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