244 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
About 244 Watson Heights
244 Watson Heights is a two-bedroom property in Chelmsford (CM1 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include a balcony. At 85 m² this is the 63rd 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 (April 2026) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since April 2016. 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.
Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £285,000 — fresh data. At 85 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 63 EPCs). Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 21.5% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
- Swimming poolYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- LiftYes
Energy performance
244 Watson Heights's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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Planning history
244 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.
Sales history & valuation
£299,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 10 years.
£285,000
Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
21 May 2026Most recent
£285,000
-10.9%over 9 years23 June 2016
£319,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in CM1 1AP: £300,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in CM1 1AP
178 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
Sold Mar 2026
£295,000144 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
Sold Dec 2025
£310,000266 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
Sold Oct 2025
£260,000182 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
Sold Aug 2025
£300,000230 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
Sold Jun 2025
£310,000
Versus other Watson Heights homes
On years held, 244 Watson Heights runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,353
Street avg £4,219
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 0.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB







