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Clerkenwell

England / London / City of London / Clerkenwell

About

Clerkenwell is a historic area in the City of London, known for its mix of industrial heritage and modern development. The area was once a center for watchmaking and printing, with many converted warehouses now housing creative businesses and tech startups. Clerkenwell Green, a small open space, has been a focal point for centuries and retains a sense of its past.

The area is home to landmarks like the House of Detention, a former prison, and St. James’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Clerkenwell has a network of narrow streets and alleys, with a range of restaurants, pubs, and independent shops. Its proximity to the City and Islington makes it a practical location for both work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Clerkenwell has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 275 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clerkenwell is £64,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Clerkenwell: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
275
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Clerkenwell Population
11,313
Population density
12,169.8 per km²

Demographics

British
4,084
36.1%
Other White
2,589
22.89%
African
819
7.24%
Other
781
6.9%
Chinese
541
4.78%
Total population: 11,312

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,709
33.06%
Social rents from council
1,584
30.64%
Owns with a mortgage
650
12.57%
Owns outright
559
10.81%
Other social rented
444
8.59%
Total households: 5,170

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £714,500 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £4,005,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats110£687,500
Semi-Detached1£2,524,999
Terraced9£1,500,000

10 years price trend in Clerkenwell

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

WC1A9QE

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TB

Clerkenwell

WC1A9TL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1ZX

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DH

St John's Square

EC1M5QA

Clerkenwell

EC1M6AU

Charterhouse Square

EC1R0AU

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0DU

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0EU

Hayward's Place

EC1R0LX

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0LY

Clerkenwell

EC1R0WW

Skinner Street

EC1R1UQ

Amwell Street

EC1R4QA

Exmouth Market

EC1V4PG

Clerkenwell

EC1V7AF

Goswell Road

EC1V7ET

Cyrus Street

EC1V7HD

Goswell Road

EC1V7JP

Goswell Road

EC1V7LX

Goswell Road

EC2R7WD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2NX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RG

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UB

Clerkenwell

W1A2AA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RP

Farringdon Road

WC2N5AF

Farringdon Road

WC2H8YT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TL

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UJ

Clerkenwell

EC1A4JU

Glasshouse Yard

EC1P1AG

Clerkenwell

EC1P1AQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QT

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BD

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0DX

Clerkenwell Green

EC1V0BL

Compton Street

EC1V0DE

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0LR

Pardon Street

EC2A1WB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HA

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SU

Farringdon Road

W1A2QU

Clerkenwell

W1A3RB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TX

Clerkenwell

WC1A1YT

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RD

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BD

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1P1YY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DF

Clerkenwell Green

EC1P1FP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BJ

Bowling Green Lane

EC1V0AZ

Agdon Street

EC1V0NB

Great Sutton Street

EC1Y0UJ

Baltic Street East

EC1V7PQ

New Charles Street

EC1V9HL

Clerkenwell

EC3P3EL

Farringdon Road

W1A2JZ

Farringdon Road

W1A4XU

Farringdon Road

WC1X0HU

Margery Street

EC1P1XP

Clerkenwell

EC2A1WW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RY

Farringdon Road

EC1M5RJ

Clerkenwell

EC1V4NG

Skinner Street

EC1V4QJ

Clerkenwell

EC2M4XE

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BY

Farringdon Road

W1A8BY

Farringdon Road

W1W8YR

Farringdon Road

WC2A3PT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UF

Farringdon Road

EC1V7RQ

Wakley Street

EC2P2QE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZD

Farringdon Road

EC1M6AN

Charterhouse Square

EC1M7AD

Goswell Road

EC1M7AP

Charterhouse Bldgs

EC1P1AY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NZ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1QY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SB

Clerkenwell

EC1V4JF

St John's Square

EC1V7DY

Goswell Road

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

EC2A1ZH

Farringdon Road

W1A6EE

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.