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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

WC1A9FD

Clerkenwell

WC1A9UL

Clerkenwell

WC1X0HU

Margery Street

EC1P1UN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XP

Clerkenwell

EC2A1ZL

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WW

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RY

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DN

St John's Square

EC1M4JN

Clerkenwell

EC1M5PN

Clerkenwell

EC1M5RJ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ET

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NR

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AY

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0AZ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0BN

Gloucester Way

EC1R3AN

Farringdon Lane

EC1R3AY

Farringdon Lane

EC1R3BU

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RJ

Clerkenwell

EC1V9AE

Crescent Row

EC1Y0SR

Baltic Street West

EC1V7EN

Dallington Street

EC1V7EB

Goswell Road

EC1V7HJ

Goswell Road

EC1V7JX

Goswell Road

EC1V7LT

Wakley Street

EC2A1YQ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RX

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DY

Farringdon Road

W1A2EY

Clerkenwell

W1A1YR

Farringdon Road

W1A3BG

Farringdon Road

W1A4WJ

Farringdon Road

W1A4XA

Farringdon Road

W1A5NT

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TQ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9TS

Clerkenwell

WC1A9NE

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9PG

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DX

Charterhouse Square

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

EC1M7AH

Goswell Road

EC1V4NB

Skinner Street

EC1V7JN

Goswell Road

EC2A1WF

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WL

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WU

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XN

Farringdon Road

EC2A4WZ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EJ

Farringdon Road

EC4A2WA

Farringdon Road

EC4M7RR

Farringdon Road

W1A3XE

Farringdon Road

W1A1UQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TT

Clerkenwell

WC1A9TZ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9UH

Clerkenwell

WC1H0XB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RX

Clerkenwell

EC1M3HE

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BH

Clerkenwell

EC1M5UG

Britton Street

EC1P1EU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WT

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HR

Percival Street

EC1R0JY

Rosoman Place

EC1R0LT

Sans Walk

EC1R0LU

Clerkenwell

EC1R3DR

Ray Street

EC1V0HN

Tompion Street

EC2M1PF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SH

Farringdon Road

EC2R8LA

Farringdon Road

EC2Y8ZB

Farringdon Road

EC3R6WB

Farringdon Road

EC4P4FN

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WL

Farringdon Road

W1A2AG

Farringdon Road

W1A1QD

Farringdon Road

W1A2ZP

Farringdon Road

W1A3XY

Farringdon Road

W1A4EW

Farringdon Road

W1A7FA

Clerkenwell

WC1A9GL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TN

Clerkenwell

WC1X9BQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1UH

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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