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About

Clerkenwell ward covers a compact area of central London, centred on the historic Clerkenwell Green. The district is characterised by a mix of converted Georgian and Victorian warehouses, modern residential developments, and commercial offices. The historic boundary of the parish, defined by the now-subterranean River Fleet, still influences the local street layout. Its central location makes it a hub for professional services, particularly creative and technology firms, alongside longstanding craft workshops.

The area's history is evident in landmarks like the medieval St. John's Gate, a remnant of the Priory of St. John, and the former Middlesex Sessions House on Clerkenwell Green. Smithfield Market, a major wholesale meat market, lies just to the south, influencing the local rhythm. Clerkenwell is also known for its concentration of specialist watch and clock repairers, a trade established here in the 18th century. The ward contains several small public gardens, such as Spa Fields, providing green space within the dense urban grain.

Area overview

On average Clerkenwell has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,355 per year. There are 2 schools in Clerkenwell: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Clerkenwell is home to around 10,956 people, with a population density of about 11,727.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Clerkenwell Population
10,956
Population density
11,727.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.67(+73%)
Other theft
52.39(+358%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.09(+72%)
Theft from the person
45.09(+381%)
Shoplifting
19.72(+97%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,421
40.36%
Other White
2,236
20.41%
African
831
7.59%
Other
761
6.95%
Chinese
409
3.73%
Total population: 10,954

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,223
54.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,559
16.36%
No qualifications
1,143
11.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
679
7.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
453
4.75%
Total 16+ residents: 9,530

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,725
35.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,374
27.93%
Owns with a mortgage
645
13.11%
Owns outright
622
12.64%
Other social rented
358
7.28%
Total households: 4,920

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,150,000.

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
Flats74£711,500
Terraced6£2,305,000

10 years median price trend in Clerkenwell

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

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

EC1M4BU

St Johns Lane

EC1M5SX

Britton Street

EC1R0AA

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R1XB

Arlington Way

EC1R1YA

Myddelton Square

EC1V4JJ

St Johns Square

EC1V4LZ

St John Street

WC1X0EH

Margery Street

WC1X0JN

Margery Street

WC1X9AE

Hardwicke Mews

WC1X9BA

Lloyd Square

WC2B4EJ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UX

Britton Street

EC1P1TD

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UW

Myddelton Street

EC1M4AS

St John Street

EC1R4SA

Tysoe Street

EC1R4SD

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0ER

Tompion Street

EC1V4PH

St John Street

N19NG

Pentonville Road

WC1X0EB

Wilmington Square

WC1X9QR

Great Percy Street

EC1V4PB

Clerkenwell

EC1M6PF

Cowcross Street

EC2A1WD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UP

Britton Street

EC1R0DP

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R1UN

Amwell Street

EC1R4AD

Lloyds Row

N19LS

Claremont Square

EC1P1TA

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BA

Farringdon Lane

EC1M4BL

St John'S Lane

EC1M5NR

Briset Street

EC1M5QD

Eagle Court

EC1M5UH

Britton Street

EC1M6HJ

Charterhouse Street

EC1R0HH

Sekforde Street

EC1R1UP

Amwell Street

EC1V0AJ

Northampton Square

EC1V4JP

Jerusalem Passage

N19LU

Claremont Close

WC1X9AZ

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9PT

Wharton Street

EC1R0DR

Aylesbury Street

WC1A9QL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JD

Meredith Street

EC1R0AW

Clerkenwell

EC1R0ND

Rosoman Street

EC1R0BE

Sekforde Street

WC1X9AX

Penton Rise

EC1P1WW

Farringdon Road

EC1M5QU

Turnmill Street

EC1R0EH

Haywards Place

EC1R0LL

Woodbridge Street

EC1V4JE

St John Street

WC1X0DT

Attneave Street

EC1R4QT

Clerkenwell

WC1X9EW

Vernon Square

EC1R3AR

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DE

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NU

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NR

St John Street

EC1M5QP

Turnmill Street

EC1R0HX

Rosoman Street

EC1R4SJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R5XB

Herbal Hill

EC1V7HU

Wynyatt Street

N19LT

Claremont Close

WC1X9QE

Kings Cross Road

EC1R4RL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WU

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BH

Cowcross Street

EC1R3AW

Farringdon Lane

EC1V4RU

Clerkenwell

WC1X0EW

Clerkenwell

EC1M6DB

Cowcross Street

EC1M5SY

Turnmill Street

EC1M5US

Britton Street

EC1M6DQ

Cowcross Street

EC1M6HA

Charterhouse Street

EC1R0JX

Rosoman Place

EC1R3AL

Farringdon Road

EC1V4NE

St John Street

EC1R0EB

Clerkenwell Green

WC1X0GD

Naoroji Street

EC1R3JT

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UE

Britton Street

EC1Y2WH

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NG

Clerkenwell Green

EC1M5UY

Britton Street

EC1M6BN

Charterhouse Street

EC1R3GB

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DG

Cowcross Street

EC1M6EL

Cowcross Street

EC1M4XA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XW

Clerkenwell

EC1M4AA

St John Street

EC1M4AN

St John Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.