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8 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF

EPC B
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Overview

About 8 Watson Heights

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

8 Watson Heights is a two-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft). The latest certificate (October 2015) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 74 m² this is the 57th 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.

11 years since the last transfer (November 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 is 16.6% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Watson Heights has no planning applications on record.

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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

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£264,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 November 2015Most recent

    £264,995

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

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.

8 Watson Heights is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,581

Street avg £4,125

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 0.8 t/year

Below

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 8 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Watson Heights

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£273k

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£257k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

CM1 1SP

2 bed2 bath
£225k

1 Hodge Court, Broomfield Road

CM1 1SD

2 bed1 bath
£258k

1 Henry Road

CM1 1RG

1 bed1 bath
£392k

1 Elms Drive

CM1 1RH

3 bed1 bath
£498k

1 Coval Avenue

CM1 1TF

3 bed2 bath
£177k

1 Cathedral Walk

CM1 1NX

1 bed1 bath
£306k

1 Clachar Court, Burgess Springs

CM1 1PB

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for CM1 1AF

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.