Prices from a London-area yard (Simvic, Chertsey), not a UK average.
Heavy iron price today
£150per tonne
Heavy iron
Yard price, verified . Final price depends on grade, condition and weight.
Iron · Surrey & London
Scrap Iron Price per tonne today — £130–£150 (25 Oct)
Heavy iron is £0.13–£0.15 per kg (£130–£150 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026.
Cast iron turns up in old column radiators, roll-top baths, manhole covers, stoves and machinery. It is heavy, so even a single radiator can weigh a significant amount, but like steel it is priced at a low rate per kilogram.
Many yards grade cast iron together with heavy ferrous scrap, while some quote it separately. The table below shows only grades where we have a checked record.
Compare with our full scrap metal price list, or check lead prices and brass prices. Work out what your load is worth with the scrap metal price calculator, see our scrap metal prices for London, or request an iron quote.
Iron prices
Prices verified
| Metal / grade | £ per kg |
|---|---|
Heavy iron FreshVerified | £0.13 – £0.15 per kg |
Mixed iron FreshVerified | £0.12 per kg |
Light iron FreshVerified | £0.07 per kg |
Final price depends on the grade, condition and weight of your metal. Price badges: green under 4 days old, amber 4–14 days, grey older.
Scrap iron price per tonne
Heavy iron is £0.13–£0.15 per kg (£130–£150 per tonne), verified 25 Oct 2026. Heavy iron is the headline grade and the confirmed buying unit is a metric tonne. Light iron and mixed iron have their own rows, so a load should not automatically take the heavy-iron rate. Check the unit before valuing a small weight in kg. Separate grades where practical, drain water from old radiators, and use appropriate lifting equipment for dense or awkward pieces.
Iron grades and materials
Materials on our confirmed buying list. Acceptance and grading depend on condition; contact us about attachments, contamination or unusual items.
- Heavy iron
- Light iron
- Mixed iron
- Cast ironNo price listed
- Radiators, baths, manhole covers and machinery castings.
- Light iron
- Light iron. Yard price minimum 1,000 kg; collection minimum 500 kg.
- Mixed iron
- Mixed iron scrap.
- Heavy iron
- Heavy iron scrap.
How to identify iron
- Cast iron is magnetic, dark grey and brittle — it can crack or snap rather than bend.
- Fracture surfaces look grainy and grey.
- Old column radiators and roll-top baths are almost always cast iron.
Preparation and contamination
- Drain radiators fully before transport.
- Remove brass valves and sell them separately as brass.
- Cast iron is very heavy — use proper lifting equipment and get help.
What affects the price
- Ferrous market prices, which move with steel.
- Whether items are clean or have enamel, concrete or other materials attached.
- Collection costs for heavy items.
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Iron price FAQs
How much is scrap iron worth per tonne today?
The headline iron grade, Heavy iron, is up to £150 per tonne at Simvic in Chertsey (verified 25 Oct 2026). Lower grades and contaminated material pay less; confirm before travelling.
Are old cast iron radiators worth anything?
They are valued as scrap by weight unless they are restorable, in which case a reclamation dealer may pay more than a scrap yard.
Will a London scrap yard pay me in cash?
No. Under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, licensed dealers in England and Wales cannot pay for scrap metal in cash. Expect a bank transfer or cheque, and bring photo ID and proof of address, which dealers are required to record.