Watson Heights, Chelmsford
House prices, sold prices and local information for CM1 1AP, CM1 1AF, CM1 1AG.
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At a glance
143 property sales on Watson Heights, Chelmsford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 9 homes sold here for an average of £269,722. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £282,216. Average sale prices fell from £271,795 in 2016 to £270,357 in 2026 (-1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 38% below the Chelmsford average of £433,921 over the same period. 35 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 15 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Watson Heights range from £196,995 to £349,995. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 449 streets in Chelmsford with at least two sales in the last year, Watson Heights ranks 394th for average price.
House prices on Watson Heights compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CM1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 153 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 143 | £282,216 | 17 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Watson Heights
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 17 Aug 2026 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 25 Jun 2026 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 28 May 2026 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 244, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 22 May 2026 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 134, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 30 Apr 2026 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 178, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 23 Mar 2026 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 5 Mar 2026 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 21 Jan 2026 | £232,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 144, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 16 Dec 2025 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 31 Oct 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 266, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 2 Oct 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 182, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 11 Aug 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 230, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 23 Jun 2025 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 19 Feb 2025 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 174, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 12 Feb 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 62, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 29 Nov 2024 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 92, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 14 Oct 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 11 Oct 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 17 Sep 2024 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 6 Sep 2024 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 138, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 8 Aug 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 108, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 2 Aug 2024 | £291,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 26 Jul 2024 | £312,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 262, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 28 May 2024 | £331,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 24 May 2024 | £222,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 252, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 3 May 2024 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 3 May 2024 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 98, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 26 Apr 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 154, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 11 Apr 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 234, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 12 Mar 2024 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 74, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 1 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 200, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 26 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 206, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 18 Jan 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 1 Nov 2023 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 204, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 23 Aug 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 122, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 28 Jul 2023 | £317,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 19 Jun 2023 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 8 Feb 2023 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 25 Nov 2022 | £288,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 19 Aug 2022 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 108, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 5 Aug 2022 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 90, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 24 Nov 2021 | £289,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 102, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 29 Apr 2021 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 124, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 8 Dec 2020 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 16 Sep 2020 | £292,400 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 88, Watson Heights CM1 1AF | 24 Jul 2020 | £242,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 22 May 2020 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 180, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 27 Mar 2020 | £288,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Watson Heights CM1 1AG | 26 Mar 2020 | £312,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 236, Watson Heights CM1 1AP | 19 Mar 2020 | £312,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Watson Heights | £310,000 (Aug 2018) → £280,000 (May 2026) | -10% over 8 yrs |
| 244, Watson Heights | £319,995 (Jun 2016) → £285,000 (May 2026) | -11% over 10 yrs |
| 48, Watson Heights | £237,500 (Aug 2019) → £232,500 (Jan 2026) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| 144, Watson Heights | £317,677 (Nov 2017) → £310,000 (Dec 2025) | -2% over 8 yrs |
| 266, Watson Heights | £229,995 (May 2016) → £260,000 (Oct 2025) | +13% over 9 yrs |
| 182, Watson Heights | £289,995 (May 2016) → £300,000 (Aug 2025) | +3% over 9 yrs |
| 230, Watson Heights | £274,995 (Jun 2016) → £310,000 (Jun 2025) | +13% over 9 yrs |
| 174, Watson Heights | £270,000 (Dec 2018) → £265,000 (Feb 2025) | -2% over 6 yrs |
| 92, Watson Heights | £325,000 (Sep 2018) → £315,000 (Oct 2024) | -3% over 6 yrs |
| 17, Watson Heights | £334,995 (Apr 2017) → £325,000 (Sep 2024) | -3% over 7 yrs |
| 108, Watson Heights | £265,000 (Aug 2022) → £291,000 (Aug 2024) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| 59, Watson Heights | £334,995 (May 2017) → £312,000 (Jul 2024) | -7% over 7 yrs |
| 262, Watson Heights | £303,995 (May 2016) → £331,000 (May 2024) | +9% over 8 yrs |
| 252, Watson Heights | £207,995 (May 2016) → £235,000 (May 2017) → £230,000 (May 2024) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 39, Watson Heights | £229,995 (May 2017) → £215,000 (May 2024) | -7% over 7 yrs |
| 234, Watson Heights | £199,995 (May 2016) → £210,000 (Mar 2024) | +5% over 8 yrs |
| 74, Watson Heights | £337,000 (Feb 2018) → £300,000 (Mar 2024) | -11% over 6 yrs |
| 200, Watson Heights | £278,995 (Jun 2016) → £300,000 (Jan 2024) | +8% over 8 yrs |
| 206, Watson Heights | £294,995 (Jun 2016) → £275,000 (Jan 2024) | -7% over 8 yrs |
| 204, Watson Heights | £196,995 (Jun 2016) → £230,000 (Aug 2023) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 122, Watson Heights | £305,000 (Feb 2018) → £317,000 (Jul 2023) | +4% over 5 yrs |
| 52, Watson Heights | £240,000 (Mar 2018) → £240,000 (Jun 2023) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 23, Watson Heights | £318,000 (Apr 2017) → £300,000 (Aug 2022) | -6% over 5 yrs |
| 124, Watson Heights | £235,000 (Jul 2017) → £225,000 (Dec 2020) | -4% over 3 yrs |
| 55, Watson Heights | £334,120 (May 2017) → £292,400 (Sep 2020) | -12% over 3 yrs |
| 31, Watson Heights | £334,995 (Apr 2017) → £300,000 (May 2019) → £310,000 (May 2020) | -7% over 3 yrs |
| 37, Watson Heights | £313,500 (Aug 2017) → £312,500 (Mar 2020) | +-0% over 3 yrs |
| 236, Watson Heights | £304,995 (Jun 2016) → £312,500 (Mar 2020) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 27, Watson Heights | £315,000 (Apr 2017) → £325,000 (Jan 2020) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 246, Watson Heights | £311,995 (Jun 2016) → £277,500 (Jan 2020) | -11% over 4 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 35 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Watson Heights
Crime
631 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watson Heights in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 228 |
| Shoplifting | 116 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 |
| Drugs | 44 |
| Public order | 41 |
| Other theft | 28 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watson Heights is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The upper River Chelmer Flood alert area
- The River Chelmer from Churchend to the Rivermead Industrial Estate in Chelmsford Flood warning area
- Riverside properties on the Rivers Chelmer and Can in Chelmsford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Can and Chelmer, through Chelmsford Flood warning area
- The Rivers Wid and Can Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Watson Heights
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 314 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 1,153 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls 1,275 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Maltese Road Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Trinity Road Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chelmsford Hospital School 1 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kings Road Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chelmsford station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Beaulieu Park station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Ingatestone station 6.2 mi · 2 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- YMCA (opp, Victoria Rd) 2 min walk
- Coach Stop (NE-bound, Victoria Rd) 3 min walk
- Station (Stand VA, Victoria Rd) 3 min walk
- Station (o/s, Victoria Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Rivermead Gate Med.ctr.
123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford · 0.2 mi - Beauchamp House
37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford · 0.6 mi - Chelmer Medical Partnership
20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford · 1.0 mi - Sutherland Lodge Surgery
115 Baddow Road, Chelmsford · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op New Street - Chelmsford · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chelmsford Station · 0.2 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Chelmsford Food Warehouse · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chelmsford Interchange Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Rivermead Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Shantys · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Ellton Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- The Dental Abode · 0.3 mi
- Goodleigh Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 44.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 914 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 83.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,307 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 83% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Chelmsford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Watson Heights
Ethnic group
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 88.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.6% | 5.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 41.2% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 48% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 2% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 88.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 32% | 11.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47.6% | 33.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 29.3% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.7% | 15.2% |
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 15.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 3.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 51.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chelmsford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 59.1% | 41.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.8% | 14.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.1% | 31% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3% | 12.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Chelmsford.
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