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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

EC1V4JF

St John's Square

EC1V7DY

Goswell Road

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

EC2A1ZH

Farringdon Road

EC4P4NR

Clerkenwell

W1A7BZ

Farringdon Road

W1A2JQ

Farringdon Road

W1A4US

Farringdon Road

W1A5AG

Clerkenwell

W1A5ZP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ST

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC2P2YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BF

Clerkenwell

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

EC1M7AH

Goswell Road

EC1R0BR

Gloucester Way

EC1R0BU

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0HF

Sekforde Street

EC1R3BL

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BS

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QD

Exmouth Market

EC2A4WZ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JA

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LS

Farringdon Road

W1A6XF

Farringdon Road

W1A2GL

Farringdon Road

W1A2HL

Farringdon Road

W1A2LA

Farringdon Road

W1A2LQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TZ

Clerkenwell

WC1H0XB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UH

Clerkenwell

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

EC4P4FN

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WL

Farringdon Road

W1A2AG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9GL

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1UH

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YF

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YA

Farringdon Road

EC1M4EB

Clerkenwell

EC1R0BS

Skinner Street

EC1R3DJ

Back Hill

EC1R4QE

Exmouth Market

EC1R4QL

Exmouth Market

EC1V0DU

Great Sutton Street

EC2A1WG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4NG

Clerkenwell

EC4P4GF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LQ

Farringdon Road

W1A5LE

Farringdon Road

W1A3PS

Farringdon Road

W1A3SD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SU

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UF

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

EC1V7PT

New Charles Street

EC1V9HX

Honduras Street

EC3A8PD

Farringdon Road

EC3R6XT

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UD

Clerkenwell

WC1X0ER

Merlin Street

EC1P1XG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XT

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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