When did 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP last change hands?

188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP last sold for £202,995 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP?

The current EPC rating for 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2016. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP?

188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM1 1AP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP heated?

The latest EPC at 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP located?

188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP sits in Chelmsford. It falls within the CM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP?

Police records around 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP 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.

Which schools serve 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP?

The closest primary school to 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (379m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (516m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP?

The closest bus stop to 188 Watson Heights, CM1 1AP is Coach Stop, 158m away. The nearest rail option is Chelmsford Rail Station, 259m away.

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188 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 188 Watson Heights

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

188 Watson Heights is a one-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 50 m² this is the 12th 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 bottom. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. 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.

At 50 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 63 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 20.7% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 188 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

188 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

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£202,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 June 2016Most recent
£202,995

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

Nearby sales in CM1 1AP

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 epc rating, 188 Watson Heights runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,060

Street avg £4,208

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

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.

£311k

1 Henry Road

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1 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Cathedral Walk

CM1 1NX

1 bed1 bath

£239k

1 Hill Court, Victoria Road

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2 bed2 bath

£217k

1 Hodge Court, Broomfield Road

CM1 1SD

2 bed1 bath

£281k

1 Becketts Court, Glebe Road

CM1 1QQ

2 bed1 bath

£415k

1 Elms Drive

CM1 1RH

3 bed1 bath

£242k

1 Ashby House, Brook Street

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£258k

1 Cockerell Court, Burgess Springs

CM1 1JL

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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