Just south of Farringdon and Barbican is Smithfield, originally "smooth field", an area of flat land that down the centuries has played host to public events and was notorious for young pick-pockets, made famous in 'Oliver Twist'. These days, Smithfield is a highly fashionable place to live, attracting City workers and also investors looking for buy-to-let opportunities. Smithfield is in the London Borough of Islington and home to Smithfield Meat Market. Covered by postcode EC1, property is a mix of Victorian blocks of flats, late Georgian terraced houses and a few modern developments. If you are searching for one or two-bedroom flats to rent in Smithfield they are in the region of £1,200 to £1,400 per month. For houses to rent in Smithfield, choice can be limited, so you may wish to expand your search into neighbouring areas such as Clerkenwell, Finsbury and Angel Islington.
Amenities for property in Smithfield
Smithfield Meat Market is worth seeing in action, but means getting up early, as it's all over by 8am. If you fancy sampling the goods, you could spend an evening at 'Fabric', one of London's most popular nightclubs, followed by an early 'Smithfield Breakfast' at the famous Cock Tavern. Smithfield has a good selection of restaurants, bars and cafés and is close to shops in Clerkenwell and Barbican, where there is a Waitrose Food Hall and a Holmes Place Fitness Centre. The Barbican Arts Centre has two theatres, a concert hall, cinema, gallery, library and a number of restaurants and cafés. St. Bart's, south of West Smithfield, is one of the most important hospitals in London and is near St Bartholomew-the-Great, a fine example of a Norman church. Hatton Garden is within walking distance, renowned for its jewellery and diamond quarter, and Leather Lane street market sells shoes, clothing, flowers, CDs, DVDs, electrical goods etc.
Transport in Smithfield
The London Underground stations in Farringdon and Barbican provide access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines and the station at St. Paul's is on the Central line. Local bus routes include 4, 8, 25, 56, 242 & 521.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to rent in Smithfield you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Farringdon, Barbican, Clerkenwell, Holborn, and Finsbury.
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Spacious and Bright One Bedroom Sub Penthouse with Private Terrace with Views of St Pauls. Set within Prestigious Portered Development. Comprises Reception Room with Wooden Floors and Semi Open...
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Spacious one bedroom flat with own entrance and outside space, modern furnished and within a short walk of the Barbican underground and surrounding amenities
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A large two double bedroom apartment, situated on the top (fifth) floor of a converted late Victorian building on Farringdon Road. The property has direct, secure lift access into the flat and is...
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A stunning contemporary 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in a highly sought after location. The property is finished to a high standard and is neutrally decorated throughout. Boasting a modern hi spec open...
flat, 2 bedrooms
A stunning contemporary 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in a highly sought after location. The property is finished to a high standard and is neutrally decorated throughout. Boasting a modern hi spec open...
flat, 2 bedrooms
A stunning contemporary 2 bed, 2 bath apartment in a highly sought after location. The property is finished to a high standard and is neutrally decorated throughout. Boasting a modern hi spec open...
flat, 2 bedrooms
A stunning contemporary 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in a highly sought after location. The property is finished to a high standard and is neutrally decorated throughout. Boasting a modern hi...
flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms
Wilson & Co are extremely proud to offer this luxurious two bedroom and bathroom flat set within a private development located in the heart of the City of London. The apartment has been...
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Located in one of the most sought-after positions in Clerkenwell, just by Smithfield Market, is this spacious penthouse apartment arranged over the seventh floor. (contd...)