18 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
About 18 East Smithfield
18 East Smithfield is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–91 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 34 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 sits 84.4% above the 2011 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 116.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18 East Smithfield has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
18 East Smithfield has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.
£332,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 10 years.
£180,000
Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
4 August 2011Most recent
£180,000
+135.3%over 9 years7 January 2002
£76,500
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
£780,00016 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Jun 2015
£156,00027 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Oct 2014
£310,00030 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Aug 2014
£290,000
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Versus other East Smithfield homes
18 East Smithfield is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,750
Street avg £3,977
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 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