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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

EC1V4JD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TS

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AS

Clerkenwell Close

EC1V0BQ

Dallington Street

EC1V0DH

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0DS

Great Sutton Street

EC1V3PN

Bastwick Street

EC1V4JA

Albemarle Way

EC1V7DG

City Road

EC2A1WY

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZW

Farringdon Road

W1A6YT

Farringdon Road

WC1B3LW

Great Russell Street

WC1B3WE

Farringdon Road

WC2B5UN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NJ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WN

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BW

Bowling Green Lane

EC1M5HD

Briset Street

EC1M5PX

Clerkenwell

EC1M6BE

Clerkenwell

EC1M6BY

Cowcross Street

EC1M7AN

Baltic Street West

EC1P1HB

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BD

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4QP

Exmouth Market

EC1R4TY

Gloucester Way

EC1R5AD

Clerkenwell

EC1Y0TA

Domingo Street

EC2M4WN

Farringdon Road

EC3P3FN

Farringdon Road

EC4V4DE

Farringdon Road

W1A2HW

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DN

Clerkenwell

WC1X0ES

Wilmington Square

WC1X9BH

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1P1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2BJ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SL

Farringdon Road

EC1A1DN

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DX

Charterhouse Square

EC1A4JH

Glasshouse Yard

EC1M4DT

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NN

Clerkenwell

EC1M5PF

Clerkenwell

EC1R0AG

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R1UA

Myddelton Street

EC1R3AX

Farringdon Lane

EC1V4JF

St John's Square

EC1V7DY

Goswell Road

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

EC2A1ZH

Farringdon Road

W1A6EE

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZX

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UH

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UL

Britton Street

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

EC1M7AH

Goswell Road

EC1V2PY

City Road

EC1V4NB

Skinner Street

EC1V7JN

Goswell Road

EC2A4WZ

Farringdon Road

EC4A2WA

Farringdon Road

EC4M7RR

Farringdon Road

W1A3XE

Farringdon Road

W1A1UQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TT

Clerkenwell

WC1A9UH

Clerkenwell

EC2P2SZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RX

Clerkenwell

EC1M4DL

Clerkenwell

EC1M5UG

Britton Street

EC1P1EU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WT

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HR

Percival Street

EC2M1PF

Farringdon Road

EC3R6WB

Farringdon Road

W1A2AG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9GL

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BQ

Clerkenwell

EC2P2SW

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YF

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XF

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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