16 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
About 16 East Smithfield
16 East Smithfield is a mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 14th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 34 units on file.
Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 sits 121.8% above the 2015 sale of £156,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). On the market in June 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 East Smithfield has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
16 East Smithfield has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£346,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 18 years.
£156,000
Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
11 June 2015Most recent
£156,000
+246.7%over 18 years29 April 1997
£45,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 1AP: £310,000 (2019–2014).
Nearby sales in E1W 1AP
43 45, Flat 5, East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Jun 2019
£730,00043 45, East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Nov 2016
£780,00027 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Oct 2014
£310,00030 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Aug 2014
£290,00017 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Apr 2014
£250,000
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Versus other East Smithfield homes
16 East Smithfield is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,120
Street avg £4,014
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St Katherine Dock — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Mulberry Academy London Dock. 108 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.7dB