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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

EC2P2PU

Farringdon Road

EC1V4PB

Clerkenwell

W1A8XF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PN

Clerkenwell

WC1A9TP

Clerkenwell

EC2P2RG

Farringdon Road

WC2A3PT

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BY

Cowcross Street

WC1X9EE

Percy Circus

EC1P1ZN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AG

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TP

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DB

Bakers Row

WC1X9AJ

Lloyd Square

EC1R1UB

Joseph Trotter Close

EC1R0DP

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R0LS

Kingsway Place

EC1M5HD

Briset Street

W1A2HJ

Farringdon Road

EC1V4LD

St John Street

N19NG

Pentonville Road

WC1X0ED

Yardley Street

EC1R4AB

Rosebery Avenue

WC1X0ET

Wilmington Square

EC1P1WU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FX

Farringdon Road

EC1R5HL

Coldbath Square

WC1X9QR

Great Percy Street

EC1R0EB

Clerkenwell Green

EC1A1YQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TE

Clerkenwell

WC1X9AG

Cumberland Gardens

EC1V0HR

Percival Street

WC1X9BH

Lloyd Baker Street

W1A4ST

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DG

Cowcross Street

W1A7BZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TN

Farringdon Road

EC1M3HE

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QZ

Great Percy Street

WC1X9BG

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9PN

Wharton Street

EC1P1SH

Farringdon Road

EC3P3BE

Farringdon Road

WC1X9EX

Vernon Rise

WC1A9QD

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LJ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BP

Clerkenwell

EC1R4RE

Clerkenwell

EC2M4WN

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YP

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GF

Farringdon Road

W1G7YZ

Farringdon Road

W1A3ZG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ER

Clerkenwell

EC1P1EX

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QX

Great Percy Street

EC1R0LL

Woodbridge Street

EC1M5RJ

Clerkenwell Road

EC1R4SA

Tysoe Street

EC1P1XT

Farringdon Road

EC2A4WG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EU

Haywards Place

EC1P1NS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JX

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HA

Cruikshank Street

EC1M5AD

Britton Street

EC1M5QU

Turnmill Street

EC1P1YN

Clerkenwell

EC1V4PA

St John Street

EC1V4JA

St John Street

W1A9AU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DF

Clerkenwell Green

EC1P1AL

Clerkenwell

EC1R1AF

Chadwell Mews

WC1X9EN

Penton Rise

EC1M6PR

Charterhouse Street

EC1M5QL

Benjamin Street

EC1V4NW

Skinner Street

EC4P4GX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WG

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UL

Rosebery Avenue

WC1X0DW

Easton Street

W1A1ED

Farringdon Road

EC1M5TX

Britton Street

WC1X9EG

Penton Rise

W1A7YW

Farringdon Road

EC1M4EB

Clerkenwell

WC1A9NT

Farringdon Road

WC1X0JG

Margery Street

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

W1W8YU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XW

Clerkenwell

Data Sources

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