Watson Heights - CM1 1AF
Key Postcode Insights
CM1 1AF is a residential postcode situated on Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 with 69 addresses.
It ranks as the 1353rd largest and 300th most expensive of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 69 properties: 69 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £273,092
- 10 Year change
- up 5.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,221pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CM1 1AF is a residential postcode situated on Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 with 69 addresses.
It ranks as the 1353rd largest and 300th most expensive of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 69 properties: 69 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £273,092
- 10 Year change
- up 5.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,221pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CM1 1AF
- 4 Watson Heights
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 6 Watson Heights
3 Bed Modern Flat
- 8 Watson Heights
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 10 Watson Heights
2 Bed Modern Flat
- 12 Watson Heights
2 Bed Modern Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CM1 1AF sold for £235,000 on 30th April 2026. Since then prices have on average remained the same.
The current average value in the postcode is £273,092.
The CM1 1AF Sales Market has increased by 5.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.8% | £273,092 |
| June 2025 | 0.1% | £281,047 |
| June 2024 | -2% | £280,686 |
| June 2023 | -0.7% | £286,280 |
| June 2022 | 5.1% | £288,201 |
| June 2021 | 1.8% | £274,224 |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £269,269 |
| June 2019 | -0.9% | £266,045 |
| June 2018 | -0.5% | £268,333 |
| June 2017 | 4.4% | £269,701 |
| June 2016 | 11.2% | £258,322 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £232,251 |
| June 2014 | 9% | £212,142 |
| June 2013 | 0.8% | £194,612 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £193,120 |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £190,229 |
| June 2010 | 6.7% | £188,741 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £176,852 |
| June 2008 | -3.5% | £201,460 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £208,804 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,221.
The CM1 1AF Rental Market has increased by 35.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.1% | £1,221pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £1,196pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.4% | £1,165pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.7% | £1,075pcm |
| June 2022 | 4.2% | £981pcm |
| June 2021 | 1.9% | £941pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £924pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £910pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.6% | £899pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £904pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £901pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.8% | £871pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £839pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £810pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £793pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.6% | £781pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £761pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.3% | £730pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.1% | £796pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £764pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th April 2026 for £235,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 106 sales since 1995.
CM1 1AF has seen 17 sales in the last three years and 4 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£235,000 | 2 Bed Flat134, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF134, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
- Sold Mar 2026£240,000 | 2 Bed Flat100, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF100, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
- Sold Jan 2026£232,500 | 2 Bed Flat48, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF48, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
- Sold Oct 2025£225,000 | 2 Bed Flat80, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF80, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
- Sold Feb 2025£315,000 | 3 Bed Flat56, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF56, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
Nearby Postcodes
CM1 1AF is the 1353rd largest and the 300th most expensive postcode out of the 1,379 postcodes in the CM1 area.
- CM1 1DL, Dunn Side, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 1DL63 Addresses|71 m away
- CM1 1AG, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 1AG59 Addresses|88 m away
- CM1 1PJ, New Street, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 1PJ2 Addresses|95 m away
- CM1 1LR, Marconi Road, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 1LR31 Addresses|97 m away
- CM1 1AP, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1CM1 1AP64 Addresses|112 m away
Property Types
- 69 modern flats built after 1980
- modern flat (69)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 69 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (63)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2016£349,995 | 3 Bed Flat268, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP268, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AP
- Sold Apr 2017£339,995 | 3 Bed Flat33, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AG33, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AG
- Sold Feb 2018£337,000 | 2 Bed Flat74, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF74, Watson Heights, Chelmsford, CM1 1AF
Schools Nearby
- The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford300 m away
- Maltese Road Primary School700 m away
- Trinity Road Primary School900 m away
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford600 m away
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls700 m away
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CM1 1AF is Chelmsford station, which is 400 metres away.
- Chelmsford|400 m away
- Beaulieu Park|3.9 km away
- Hatfield Peverel|9.4 km away
- Ingatestone|10.0 km away
