57 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
About 57 East Smithfield
57 East Smithfield is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tower Hamlets, London, London (E1W 1AW). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–59 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 45 m² the property is well over the postcode median (35 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 is 13.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£630/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 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
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
57 East Smithfield's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
57 East Smithfield has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
£347,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£305,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 October 2014Most recent
£305,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in E1W 1AW: £325,000 (2023–2007).
Nearby sales in E1W 1AW
53 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
Sold Jul 2023
£300,00059 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
Sold Dec 2018
£415,00055 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
Sold Feb 2014
£325,00054 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
Sold Aug 2003
£112,00052 East Smithfield, Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1AW
Sold Jun 2002
£57,000
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Versus other East Smithfield homes
57 East Smithfield is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£6,778
Street avg £5,524
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 39 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.7 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
0.2 km
St Katherine Dock — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Mulberry Academy London Dock. 107 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
58.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.0dB