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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

EC1M6DD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1HX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1UA

Clerkenwell

EC1R3AU

Farringdon Lane

EC1V0BH

Dallington Street

EC1V0BY

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0DB

Dallington Street

EC1V0DY

Great Sutton Street

EC1V7DH

Goswell Road

EC1V7PS

New Charles Street

EC1Y8WT

Clerkenwell

EC2A4RR

Farringdon Road

EC2M4XB

Farringdon Road

EC4A1WR

Farringdon Road

W1A7TB

Farringdon Road

W1A2JS

Farringdon Road

W1A3FG

Farringdon Road

W1A3YZ

Farringdon Road

W1A5YU

Farringdon Road

W1A6AF

Clerkenwell

W1A7PQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UJ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AN

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WH

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WP

Farringdon Road

WC1V7PS

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EG

Wilmington Square

EC1P1PD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UP

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XS

Clerkenwell

EC1A1BB

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UD

Britton Street

EC1R4RP

Amwell Street

EC1R4SN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NN

Farringdon Road

EC1M5PU

Clerkenwell

EC1M6BP

Cowcross Street

EC1P1NP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LP

Clerkenwell

EC1R0BH

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0DB

Aylesbury Street

EC1R0HP

Sans Walk

EC1R0JQ

Pine Street

EC1R4PX

Exmouth Market

EC2P2HP

Farringdon Road

EC1V3XZ

Farringdon Road

EC1V4NA

Clerkenwell

EC1V7ER

Goswell Road

EC1V7NR

Hermit Street

EC2M2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC2M4WF

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ER

Clerkenwell

W1A6FL

Farringdon Road

W1A6NR

Farringdon Road

W1A8UP

Farringdon Road

W1A1ER

Farringdon Road

W1A4SD

Farringdon Road

W1A5XQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RH

Farringdon Road

WC1N3XX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ER

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ES

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2FZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZG

Farringdon Road

EC1M6PX

Charterhouse Square

EC1R4RW

Clerkenwell

EC1A4JL

Glasshouse Yard

EC1M4AY

Clerkenwell

EC1M4DA

St John's Square

EC1M4EF

Clerkenwell

EC1M4HG

Clerkenwell

EC1M5AD

Britton Street

EC1M5RD

Clerkenwell

EC1M6EB

Carthusian Street

EC1R0AF

Sans Walk

EC1R0AN

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0BB

Robert's Place

Data Sources

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