240 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP is a leasehold flat built between 2012-2021. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £235,705 , which equates to approximately £476 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2016 for £203,995. Since then, the value has increased by £31,710, representing a 15.5% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,705 is:

  • 21.2% lower than the average property price on Watson Heights
  • 24.6% lower than the average in the CM1 1AP postcode area
  • and 43.7% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 May 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CM1 1AP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012-2021
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£235,705
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£476
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

240 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 May 2026.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Apr 2016, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.21 w/m-¦k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CM1 1AP

57 th / 63
Price Rank
25% lower than average
57 th / 63
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
11 th / 63
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£235,705
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
31 May 2016
£203,995
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth High
  • 0.3m depth High
  • 0.6m depth Medium
  • 0.9m depth Very low
  • 1.2m depth Very low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £192,495
sale date: 30 Jun 2016
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £202,995
sale date: 8 Jun 2016
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £196,995
sale date: 8 Jun 2016
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £210,995
sale date: 1 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 240 Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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