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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

W1W8YX

Farringdon Road

W1A3PS

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DW

Easton Street

W1W8YS

Farringdon Road

W1A5LE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GG

Clerkenwell

EC4P4NG

Clerkenwell

EC4P4GF

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DD

St Johns Path

EC1M5NW

Britton Street

EC1R0BG

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1XJ

Myddelton Passage

EC1R1XX

Myddelton Square

EC1R1YD

Myddelton Square

EC1R4TJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R5ER

Warner Street

EC1V4LB

St John Street

EC1V4LS

St John Street

EC1V7HP

Manningford Close

EC1V7JB

Manningford Close

WC1X0ER

Wilmington Square

WC1X9AW

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9PX

Wharton Street

WC1X9QU

Great Percy Street

EC1A1ZF

Farringdon Road

EC3A8PD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JG

Farringdon Road

EC1M5LA

Clerkenwell

W1A4YP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FS

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BT

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BW

Farringdon Road

WC1A9AL

Farringdon Road

EC3R6XT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GU

Clerkenwell

W1A6YJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AE

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NQ

St John Street

EC1M5NA

Britton Street

EC1M5SA

Clerkenwell Road

EC1R1YB

Myddelton Square

EC1V4JB

Albemarle Way

EC1V4LD

St John Street

WC1X0HX

Margery Street

WC1X9EX

Vernon Rise

EC1P1ZN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TF

Clerkenwell

EC2A1WE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XT

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HB

Northampton Road

W1A5AF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1YT

Clerkenwell

EC1A1YQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XG

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QL

Farringdon Road

WC1X9DT

King's Cross Road

WC1N3WA

Farringdon Road

EC2R5WD

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DF

Cowcross Street

EC1P1LT

Clerkenwell

EC4P4LY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1V0HF

Sebastian Street

EC1R0AT

City Road

EC1R3BJ

Farringdon Lane

EC1P1EB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UW

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NP

St Johns Place

EC1M5UQ

Britton Street

EC1M6EG

Cowcross Street

EC1R0HY

Rosoman Street

EC1R4TT

St John Street

EC1R5HH

Topham Street

EC1V0ES

Northampton Square

EC1V7HX

Wynyatt Street

WC1X0DX

Attneave Street

WC1X0ET

Wilmington Square

WC1X9BG

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9HE

Cruikshank Street

WC1X9QG

Kings Cross Road

EC1A1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RQ

Farringdon Road

W1A5GB

Clerkenwell

EC1M6PB

Charterhouse Street

EC2P2PH

Farringdon Road

EC1V7XT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NQ

Farringdon Road

WC2R1WD

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LU

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WA

Farringdon Road

W1A4ZX

Farringdon Road

EC1M5RF

Clerkenwell

W1A5BL

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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