What did 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF sell for?

40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF last sold for £274,995 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The current EPC rating for 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF use?

The latest EPC at 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF in?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

Police records around 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF show an average of 420 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest primary school to 40 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 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF?

The closest bus stop to 40 Watson Heights, CM1 1AF is YMCA, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 332m away.

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40 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF

EPC B

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 Watson Heights

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

40 Watson Heights is a two-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (April 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 76 m² this is the 59th 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.

11 years since the last transfer (November 2015).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
LiftYes
ConciergeYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2015

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£274,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 November 2015Most recent
£274,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AF: £235,000 (2026–2025).

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.

40 Watson Heights is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,618

Street avg £4,150

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 0.9 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.

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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

420/mo

Steady 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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