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148 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP

EPC BSwimming pool
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 148 Watson Heights

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

148 Watson Heights is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Chelmsford (CM1 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a balcony. At 68 m² this is the 21st smallest of 64 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–93 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since July 2015. 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.

On the market in September 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 is 12.1% 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

Outside

  • ParkingUnderground
  • BalconyYes
  • Swimming poolYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 148 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

148 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

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£264,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 September 2015Most recent

    £264,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AP: £295,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Watson Heights homes

Four headline reads against 63 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

148 Watson Heights outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,897

Street avg £4,210

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 148 Watson Heights

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£281k

1 Becketts Court, Glebe Road

CM1 1QQ

2 bed1 bath
£239k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

CM1 1SP

2 bed2 bath
£217k

1 Hodge Court, Broomfield Road

CM1 1SD

2 bed1 bath
£311k

1 Henry Road

CM1 1RG

1 bed1 bath
£415k

1 Elms Drive

CM1 1RH

3 bed1 bath
£474k

1 Coval Avenue

CM1 1TF

3 bed2 bath
£180k

1 Cathedral Walk

CM1 1NX

1 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Elgin Avenue

CM1 1TN

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

0.2 km

Coach Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford. 33 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 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM1 1AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM1 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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 148 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.