// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is London?
London, United Kingdom, scores 87.1% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #5 of 388 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
87.1%
Rank
#5 / 388
Criteria present
71 / 86
Evidence coverage
90.7%
London's smart city score by area
11 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
11 present · 0 partial · 1 absent
12 present · 0 partial · 1 absent
9 present · 0 partial · 2 absent
12 present · 0 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
6 present · 1 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
10 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
Where London is strong
- ▸Open Data & Transparency
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Energy & Smart Grid
Where the gaps are
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity
- ▸Smart Traffic & Electric Vehicles
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
Evidence highlights
Open Data & Transparency · Clear open licensing
Transport for London (TfL) explicitly states that its Transport Data Service uses licence terms and conditions based on version 2.0 of the Open Government Licence, allowing users to copy, publish, distribute, transmit, adapt, and commercially exploit the in…
https://www.nhsinform.scot/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/large-print-version-leaflet-rape-and-sexual-assault-self-referral-april-22.pdfDigital Government Services · Unified online services portal
The 'My City' portal on cityoflondon.gov.uk serves as a unified online services portal where residents can register, log in, manage personal details, and view service requests.
https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/council-tax/view-and-pay-council-tax-onlineDigital Government Services · Digital identity / single sign-on
The 'My City' account allows residents to register and log in to manage personal details and service requests in one place, functioning as a digital identity for accessing municipal services.
https://www.gov.uk/sign-inPublic Transport & Real-Time Information · Public transport network
London operates a comprehensive public transport network including Tube (metro), DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, Tram, Buses, River Buses, and the London Cable Car.
https://tfl.gov.uk/Funding London can bid for
118 open calls — grants, tenders and innovation competitions London is eligible for, including UK-wide schemes any place can apply to. Every entry links to its source.
- NationalgrantCloses 15 Sept 2026Help The Homeless Grant Scheme
Help the Homeless
up to £5kApply → - NationalcompetitionCloses 16 Sept 2026Accelerating adoption of quantum enabled sensing and PNT
Innovate UK
up to £14.3m24 month projectEnds 30 Nov 2028 - NationalgrantCloses 16 Sept 2026Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency
Innovate UK, Department for Transport (DfT)
- NationalgrantCloses 16 Sept 2026Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power
Innovate UK, Department for Transport
- Nationalinnovation-callCloses 16 Sept 2026Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure Two (ZEVI 2): Alternative Fuels
Innovate UK, Department for Transport
- Nationalinnovation-callCloses 16 Sept 2026Quantum computing applications for large scale impact: CR&D
Innovate UK
up to £13m - NationalgrantCloses 16 Sept 2026Healthy Heart Grants 2026
Heart Research UK
- NationalgrantCloses 17 Sept 2026Researcher Challenges Grants 2026
British Council
- NationalgrantCloses 18 Sept 2026Coastal Communities Fund Grant Scheme 2026
Moray Council
£10k–£50kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 18 Sept 2026Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant
Environment Agency
- NationalgrantCloses 18 Sept 2026Second Year Of Moray Coastal Community Fund Opens For Bids
Moray Council
£10k–£50kApply → - NationalgrantCloses 18 Sept 2026Moray Council’s Coastal Community Fund
Moray Council
£10k–£50k
Showing 12 of 118 — see them all in the explorer.
About this assessment
London was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-09-03 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.