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166 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP

EPC BSwimming pool
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 166 Watson Heights

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

166 Watson Heights is a two-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and council tax band D. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a balcony. At 70 m² this is the 17th smallest of 64 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–93 m². The latest certificate (August 2015) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in April 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingUnderground
  • BalconyYes
  • Swimming poolYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
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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.

166 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Aug 2025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
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 166 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

166 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

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£322,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 April 2018Most recent

    £322,000

    +19.3%over 2 years

  2. 23 September 2015

    £269,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AP: £300,000 (2025–2024).

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.

On price per m², 166 Watson Heights stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,600

Street avg £4,160

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

Above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 8 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 166 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

0.2 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 166 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.