30 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
About 30 East Smithfield
30 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 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 is 19% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£561/sq ft) was about 263% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 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
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
30 East Smithfield has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
30 East Smithfield has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£345,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 12 years.
£290,000
Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
12 August 2014Most recent
£290,000
+75.8%over 2 years23 March 2012
£165,000
+103.7%over 9 years7 May 2002
£81,000
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
£780,00016 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Jun 2015
£156,00027 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Oct 2014
£310,00017 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AP
Sold Apr 2014
£250,000
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Versus other East Smithfield homes
On price per m², 30 East Smithfield stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,042
Street avg £3,843
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 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