West Smithfield, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for EC1A 9DS, EC1A 9DY, EC1A 9JR.
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At a glance
34 property sales on West Smithfield, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £663,625. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £955,662. Average sale prices fell from £1,042,530 in 2016 to £724,000 in 2026 (-31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on West Smithfield range from £380,000 to £2,925,000. 10% of homes sold here were freehold and 90% leasehold.
House prices on West Smithfield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EC1A house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 10% freehold and 90% leasehold across 48 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 34 | £955,662 | 7 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on West Smithfield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Gascon, 57, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 10 Sep 2026 | £156,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 64, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 7 Aug 2026 | £600,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 29 May 2026 | £525,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 12 May 2026 | £103,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 27 Mar 2026 | £1,047,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, 64, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 7 Nov 2025 | £482,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 13 Mar 2025 | £865,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 12 Mar 2025 | £49,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 59, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 25 Sep 2024 | £1,250,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 9 - 10, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 5 Jul 2024 | £4,366,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 5, 64, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 8 Apr 2024 | £540,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 28 Mar 2024 | £875,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 11, 63, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 27 Feb 2024 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 31 Jan 2023 | £1,395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 64, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 18 Oct 2022 | £590,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 14 Oct 2021 | £900,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 25 Jun 2021 | £1,500,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 20, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 28 May 2021 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 21 Oct 2020 | £3,420,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 13, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 16 Oct 2020 | £485,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 25 Sep 2020 | £640,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Offices, 1, West Smithfield EC1A 9JX | 26 Sep 2018 | £60,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, 63, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 28 Aug 2018 | £810,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21, West Smithfield EC1A 9HY | 30 Jul 2018 | £24,999 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, 63, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 22 Feb 2018 | £490,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 3 Nov 2017 | £930,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 13 Apr 2017 | £2,925,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 25 Jan 2017 | £580,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24 - 30, West Smithfield | 30 Dec 2016 | £66,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 15, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 13 Dec 2016 | £895,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 13 Dec 2016 | £900,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 9 Dec 2016 | £800,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 9 Dec 2016 | £870,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 7 Dec 2016 | £1,350,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 2 Dec 2016 | £1,650,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 2 Dec 2016 | £1,600,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 2 Dec 2016 | £805,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 2 Dec 2016 | £900,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 2 Dec 2016 | £696,758 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 29 Nov 2016 | £1,400,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 28 Nov 2016 | £1,345,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 28 Nov 2016 | £687,747 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 28 Nov 2016 | £1,365,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 25 Nov 2016 | £935,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield EC1A 9DS | 25 Nov 2016 | £1,280,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 21, 11 - 12, West Smithfield EC1A 9JR | 27 Sep 2016 | £550,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 30 Jun 2016 | £4,740,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, 63, West Smithfield EC1A 9DY | 16 Feb 2016 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 19, 11 - 12, West Smithfield | £580,000 (Jan 2017) → £525,000 (May 2026) | -9% over 9 yrs |
| 59, West Smithfield | £1,250,000 (Sep 2024) → £103,000 (May 2026) | -92% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 10, 11 - 12, West Smithfield | £930,000 (Nov 2017) → £1,047,000 (Mar 2026) | +13% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 8, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield | £805,000 (Dec 2016) → £865,000 (Mar 2025) | +7% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 10, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield | £1,365,000 (Nov 2016) → £1,395,000 (Jan 2023) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 5, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield | £900,000 (Dec 2016) → £900,000 (Oct 2021) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 16, St. Bartholomew House, 58, West Smithfield | £1,345,000 (Nov 2016) → £1,500,000 (Jun 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near West Smithfield
Flood risk
West Smithfield is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near West Smithfield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 301 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| City of London School for Girls 794 pupils | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 348 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 270 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 280 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 4–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dallington School 45 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 222 pupils | Primary Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School 81 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Farringdon station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- City Thameslink station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- London Blackfriars station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Barbican Underground Station 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Farringdon Underground Station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St. Bartholomews Hospital (->N, WEST SMITHFIELD) 2 min walk
- St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HO, WEST SMITHFIELD) 2 min walk
- St. Bartholomews Hospital (->N1, WEST SMITHFIELD) 2 min walk
- St. Bartholomews Hospital (Stop HQ, WEST SMITHFIELD) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Neaman Practice
15 Half Moon Court, London · 0.1 mi - Dr Segarajasinghe
Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street, London · 0.6 mi - Clerkenwell Medical Practice
Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London · 0.6 mi - Gray's Inn Medical Group Chancery Lane
77 Gray's Inn Road, London · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Smithfield Express · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Barbican Express · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys London Charterhouse Street · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Turnmill St Farringdon · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Barbican Pharmacy & Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Pharmica · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- My Smile Dental Ltd · 0.0 mi
- Barbican Orthodontic Clinic · 0.1 mi
- Zero Seven Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 28.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 67.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 875 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 3.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 88.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,393 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 81% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 21% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 21% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across City of London with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around West Smithfield
Ethnic group
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 69.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 20.2% | 16.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 5.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 2.7% |
Religion
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 43.8% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 34.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 36.7% | 50.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 63.3% | 49.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 81.3% | 74.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 0.7% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65% | 57.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | City of London | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 83% | 77.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 14.1% | 19.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of City of London.
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