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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

W1A9AU

Farringdon Road

W1A5PZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HH

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SR

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LL

Clerkenwell

EC2A1XD

Farringdon Road

EC2M1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TR

Farringdon Road

EC3R6WE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TF

Farringdon Road

W1W8YP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UA

Clerkenwell

EC2P2RT

Clerkenwell

W1A6UH

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UZ

Clerkenwell

EC1M5RN

Clerkenwell Road

EC1R0HD

Sekforde Street

EC1R0JZ

Northampton Row

EC1R3AP

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RQ

Tysoe Street

EC1R4TR

Spa Green Estate

EC1V4EX

St John Street

N19LY

Claremont Square

WC1X0HS

Margery Street

WC1X9QW

Great Percy Street

EC1P1NU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NZ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WR

Farringdon Road

W1A7BP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TJ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TP

Clerkenwell

WC1X0AP

Farringdon Road

N19UZ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9RZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9WB

Clerkenwell

EC1A1ZH

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZY

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BP

Farringdon Road

EC2P2US

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AU

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XH

Farringdon Road

EC2N1JL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XL

Farringdon Road

W1A8YZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2EJ

Basinghall Street

EC1R0WX

Skinner Street

EC1R1XN

River Street

EC1R1YE

Myddelton Square

EC1R4UN

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0HE

Sebastian Street

EC1V0HP

Tompion Street

WC1X0EA

Salutation Gardens

WC1X9PR

Prideaux Place

EC2R8PA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YW

Clerkenwell

EC1P1JJ

Farringdon Road

W1A7FJ

Clerkenwell

WC1X9HW

Cruikshank Street

EC1M4BS

Clerkenwell

EC4P4HY

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1AF

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BQ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1LR

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FE

Farringdon Road

W1A4SQ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WF

Farringdon Road

EC1V4PD

Clerkenwell

EC1R3BH

Farringdon Lane

WC1A9TB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1YP

Clerkenwell

EC3P3AW

Farringdon Road

W1A3XF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PB

Farringdon Road

EC1A1AZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QE

Farringdon Road

W1A8UZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RH

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TL

Clerkenwell

WC1A9JH

Farringdon Road

EC4N7JD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WG

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DH

St Johns Square

EC1R0AU

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0DU

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R0EU

Haywards Place

EC1R0LY

Kingsway Place

EC1R0WW

Skinner Street

EC1R1UQ

Amwell Street

EC1V4PG

St John Street

EC1V7NB

Rawstorne Street

Data Sources

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