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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,354 per year. There are 1 schools in Clerkenwell: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
43.9%
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

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,050
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£527K – £1.2M

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£1,650,000£1,162
Flats58£716,000£1,038

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clerkenwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£760,000£1,157,500
2017£760,000£2,180,000
2018£725,000£1,372,500
2019£649,999£1,250,000
2020£738,750£2,255,000
2021£682,500£2,150,000
2022£750,000£2,000,000
2023£999,875£1,630,000
2024£940,000£1,590,000
2025£700,000£1,937,500
2026£718,000£1,380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,064£1,097
2017£989£1,051
2018£1,005£1,091
2019£960£1,072
2020£983£1,156
2021£929£1,248
2022£976£1,315
2023£1,272£1,039
2024£1,069£1,166
2025£1,018£1,103
2026£1,038£1,085
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Clerkenwell ward.

Local councillors

Giulio Ferrini

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jara Falkenburg

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ruth Hayes

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Clerkenwell

Is Clerkenwell safe?

Clerkenwell records about 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clerkenwell?

The median sale price in Clerkenwell is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clerkenwell?

Clerkenwell has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clerkenwell?

Clerkenwell scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clerkenwell sits around rank 13,169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Clerkenwell?

The average household income in Clerkenwell is around £76,354 per year, and 44% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clerkenwell?

Clerkenwell is represented by 3 elected councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Clerkenwell

EC1R1XD

Chadwell Street

W1A4XA

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AY

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1ZR

Farringdon Road

WC1X9DS

Kings Cross Road

EC1R3DA

Farringdon Road

EC1R0NA

Clerkenwell Green

EC1V4JG

St John's Square

W1A6ET

Clerkenwell

W1A2LA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AX

Penton Rise

EC3P3GA

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YB

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AY

Farringdon Lane

EC2M4XB

Farringdon Road

WC2R0WY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RN

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R3BN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1M6PB

Charterhouse Street

EC1P1PY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BG

Farringdon Road

W1A4ZX

Farringdon Road

WC1X9EP

Vernon Rise

EC1R0EA

Clerkenwell Close

EC2P2SJ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NG

Clerkenwell Green

W1A6UH

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9BE

Clerkenwell

WC1X9DJ

Lorenzo Street

EC2M2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0WX

Skinner Street

EC2P2RU

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UR

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DS

Easton Street

WC1A9TQ

Clerkenwell

EC1R4SN

Rosebery Avenue

EC2P2UR

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RF

Rosebery Avenue

W1A4XU

Farringdon Road

W1A6TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RR

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BQ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1SR

Clerkenwell

EC4P4WA

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EH

Haywards Place

EC1A1XF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WB

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZH

Farringdon Road

W1A8UZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0NE

Bowling Green Lane

EC1P1WA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UZ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9NE

Farringdon Road

WC2H9WQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZJ

Farringdon Road

EC1M6EJ

Cowcross Street

EC1M5UB

Britton Street

EC1V7HJ

Goswell Road

EC1R4TS

Spa Green Estate

EC1R0AW

Clerkenwell

EC1R4QX

Rosebery Avenue

WC1A9RZ

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZX

Clerkenwell

EC1V0HN

Tompion Street

EC1R3BA

Farringdon Lane

WC1A9TS

Clerkenwell

WC2R1WD

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1AH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1SJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EF

Farringdon Lane

WC1X0AS

Mount Pleasant

EC1P1UH

Farringdon Road

EC4P4NG

Clerkenwell

EC1V7XT

Farringdon Road

W1A4JN

Clerkenwell

EC2P2SU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PL

Farringdon Road

EC1M4AN

St John Street

W1A8DU

Clerkenwell

WC1A9QW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ST

Farringdon Road

W1J5EZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AU

Clerkenwell Close

EC1A1XQ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NP

Farringdon Road

WC1B3WE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BB

Farringdon Road