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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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £735,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats62£716,000£11,041
Terraced8£1,937,500£11,620

10 years median price trend in Clerkenwell

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

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

W1A6GS

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TW

Farringdon Road

EC1R3EA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9PR

Prideaux Place

EC1M6AL

Cowcross Street

N19LY

Claremont Square

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

EC2M4WT

Farringdon Road

EC2R6LP

Farringdon Road

EC1V0ES

Northampton Square

WC1X9EF

Penton Rise

WC1B3LW

Great Russell Street

EC1M6DR

Cowcross Street

EC1P1UG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9EW

Vernon Square

EC3P3FN

Farringdon Road

W1A6ZL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ET

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NH

Clerkenwell

WC1X9QE

Kings Cross Road

EC1R0BW

Bowling Green Lane

W1A7NN

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HZ

Farringdon Road

W1W8YQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RQ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5SA

Clerkenwell Road

W1A6AF

Clerkenwell

EC1V4RW

Clerkenwell

EC1R0AE

Meredith Street

EC1R0DY

Clerkenwell Close

W1A3XF

Farringdon Road

EC2N1JJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HE

Cruikshank Street

EC1R4TL

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R0ET

Aylesbury Street

EC1R0EJ

Clerkenwell

EC1R3BT

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LQ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2NZ

Farringdon Road

W1A1RB

Clerkenwell

WC1X9PD

Granville Square

W1A9AW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AT

City Road

EC2P2SL

Farringdon Road

WC2B4DE

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HB

Cruikshank Street

EC1M4BF

St John'S Lane

EC1Y8WT

Clerkenwell

EC1M4DE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YT

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FR

Farringdon Road

EC1R5EJ

Herbal Hill

EC1R0BF

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0DB

Aylesbury Street

EC1R0HF

Sekforde Street

EC2R7WA

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DG

Baker's Row

EC1M4XA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EP

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BD

Bowling Green Lane

EC4A2WA

Farringdon Road

W1A2AA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RJ

Farringdon Road

EC2R7WD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EX

Yardley Street

EC1P1TB

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DX

Clerkenwell Green

EC1A1XT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FP

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EJ

Margery Street

EC1P1DD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BU

Bowling Green Lane

W1A5ZP

Clerkenwell

WC1A9SG

Farringdon Road

W1W8YX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FB

Farringdon Road

W1A6ZQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RW

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DS

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RP

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HD

Holford Yard

W1A3XE

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UR

Amwell Street

EC1P1TJ

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.