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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

EC1V7DH

Goswell Road

EC1V7PS

New Charles Street

EC2A4RR

Farringdon Road

EC2M4XB

Farringdon Road

W1A7TB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UJ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AN

Farringdon Road

WC1V7PS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XS

Clerkenwell

EC1A1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UD

Britton Street

EC1R4SN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LP

Clerkenwell

EC1V3XZ

Farringdon Road

EC1V4NA

Clerkenwell

EC1V7ER

Goswell Road

EC1V7NR

Hermit Street

EC3P3ER

Clerkenwell

W1A6NR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ER

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2FZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZE

Farringdon Road

EC1M6PX

Charterhouse Square

EC1A4JL

Glasshouse Yard

EC1M4AY

Clerkenwell

EC1M4DA

St John's Square

WC1A9QL

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TA

Farringdon Road

EC1A4AE

Aldersgate Street

EC1M4DE

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HY

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SA

Clerkenwell

EC1P1SG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SL

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JE

Great Sutton Street

EC1V7DU

Goswell Road

EC3P3ES

Clerkenwell

EC4P4WB

Farringdon Road

W1A2UZ

Farringdon Road

W1A7HG

Clerkenwell

WC1A9HU

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DT

Attneave Street

EC1A1DU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TB

Farringdon Road

EC1M5QP

Turnmill Street

EC1P1GY

Clerkenwell

EC1M6AA

Charterhouse Square

EC1M6BH

Cowcross Street

EC1M6DB

Cowcross Street

EC1M6HW

Charterhouse Street

EC1R0HX

Rosoman Street

EC1R3AW

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4RL

Clerkenwell

EC1R5XB

Herbal Hill

EC1V0DN

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0ET

Compton Street

EC1V7AG

Goswell Road

EC1V7AL

Goswell Road

EC1V7DD

Goswell Road

EC1V7HU

Wynyatt Street

EC1V7PA

Hermit Street

EC2A1YF

Farringdon Road

EC4N6EH

Farringdon Road

EC4N7AX

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NR

Farringdon Road

EC1M4XA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XW

Clerkenwell

EC1A1XW

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UE

Britton Street

EC1M4DF

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NX

Clerkenwell

EC1M6HA

Charterhouse Street

EC1P1BH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EB

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R0JX

Rosoman Place

EC1R4LQ

Coldbath Square

EC1R3AL

Farringdon Road

EC1R3GB

Farringdon Road

EC1R3JT

Farringdon Road

EC1V7AQ

Goswell Road

Data Sources

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