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Scrap metal prices by London area
Yard prices can shift a little by area depending on local demand and transport costs. Here's what to expect across London, and how to find a licensed yard near you.
By region
Typical price bands across Greater London
These are general patterns, not fixed rules — always check the current London price board and confirm with your local yard.
North London
A dense mix of independent yards and larger metal merchants. Non-ferrous prices tend to track close to the citywide average.
Barnet · Enfield · Haringey · Islington · Camden
East London
Historically home to some of London's largest scrap and metal recycling operations, thanks to good road and river access for bulk loads.
Newham · Tower Hamlets · Hackney · Redbridge · Barking & Dagenham
South London
A good spread of smaller yards suited to domestic-sized loads, alongside a few larger commercial buyers.
Croydon · Lewisham · Southwark · Lambeth · Bromley
West London
Prices here can run a touch below the citywide average for bulky ferrous scrap due to higher yard rents, though non-ferrous rates stay competitive.
Ealing · Hounslow · Hillingdon · Brent · Hammersmith & Fulham
Before you choose a yard
How to pick between yards in your area
- Check the yard is registered under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 with its local council
- Call ahead for a quote on your specific metal and grade rather than assuming the citywide average applies exactly
- For larger loads, it's often worth calling two or three yards — commercial buyers may offer better rates for bulk than smaller local yards
See our full guide: How to sell scrap metal in London.