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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 271 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% 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
271
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £658,750 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £4,005,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clerkenwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats103£640,000
Semi-Detached2£2,012,500
Terraced7£1,475,000

10 years median price trend in Clerkenwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

EC1A1TB

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YA

Farringdon Road

EC1M4EB

Clerkenwell

EC1R0BS

Skinner Street

EC1R3DJ

Back Hill

EC1R4QE

Exmouth Market

EC1R4QL

Exmouth Market

EC1V0DU

Great Sutton Street

EC1V0HD

Sebastian Street

EC1V0HL

Northampton Square

EC1V3RE

Gee Street

EC1V8AB

Bastwick Street

EC4P4NG

Clerkenwell

EC4P4GF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LQ

Farringdon Road

W1W8YS

Farringdon Road

W1A7WU

Farringdon Road

W1A3PS

Farringdon Road

W1A3SD

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DW

Easton Street

WC1X0EX

Yardley Street

WC1X0HR

Margery Street

EC1A1ZF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BG

Bowling Green Lane

EC1V4LS

Clerkenwell

EC1V7AS

Goswell Road

EC1V7DW

Compton Street

EC1V7HP

Goswell Road

EC1V7JB

Manningford Close

EC2P2RS

Farringdon Road

EC3A8PD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UD

Clerkenwell

WC1X0ER

Merlin Street

EC1P1XG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XT

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TF

Clerkenwell

EC2R5WD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NA

Albion Place

EC1M5SA

Clerkenwell

EC1M6DF

Cowcross Street

EC1V4JB

Albemarle Way

EC1Y0SP

Crescent Row

EC2A1WE

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LY

Farringdon Road

W1A5AF

Clerkenwell

WC1X0HX

Margery Street

EC3R6WE

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TR

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HY

Rosoman Street

EC1V2PZ

City Road

EC1V4DG

Dallington Street

EC1V4JR

Clerkenwell

EC2A1XD

Farringdon Road

EC2M1XY

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DS

Farringdon Road

W1A8DH

Clerkenwell

W1A2XU

Farringdon Road

W1A4ZX

Farringdon Road

W1A5BL

Farringdon Road

W1A5PZ

Farringdon Road

W1A6UH

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UA

Clerkenwell

WC2R1WD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YD

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RQ

Tysoe Street

EC1P1AD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HD

Sekforde Street

EC1R0JZ

Clerkenwell

EC1V0LN

Dallington Street

EC1V8DB

King Square

EC1V9HW

Clerkenwell

EC1Y0SG

Clerkenwell

EC2M2TQ

Farringdon Road

EC2M3YB

Farringdon Road

EC4M5UB

Clerkenwell

WC1A9QN

Clerkenwell

W1A8YZ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TP

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0AP

Farringdon Road

WC1X0HS

Margery Street

EC1P1RR

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.