27 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
About 27 East Smithfield
27 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. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 is 17.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£600/sq ft) was about 272.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 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
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- LiftYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
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
27 East Smithfield has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
27 East Smithfield has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£364,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 18 years.
£310,000
Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
14 October 2014Most recent
£310,000
+545.8%over 17 years27 March 1997
£48,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 1AP: £290,000 (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
£156,00030 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
Price per m² for 27 East Smithfield runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,458
Street avg £3,818
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 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