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About

Clerkenwell ward is located in the London Borough of Islington, covering an area known for its mix of historic and modern influences. The ward includes landmarks such as the historic Clerkenwell Green and St James’s Church, reflecting its long-standing role in London’s development. The area has a strong industrial past, with former warehouses and workshops now repurposed as offices, studios, and residential spaces.

The ward is well-connected, with Farringdon station providing access to Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line. Clerkenwell is known for its concentration of design firms, creative agencies, and tech startups, contributing to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Residential streets feature a blend of Georgian terraces and contemporary developments, catering to a range of lifestyles. Green spaces like Spa Fields Park offer local recreation, while Exmouth Market provides dining and shopping options.

Area overview

On average Clerkenwell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 252 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 of residents in Clerkenwell is £63,758 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
252
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Clerkenwell Population
10,956
Population density
11,727.4 per km²

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

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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.

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
Flats87£730,000
Terraced10£1,690,000

10 years median price trend in Clerkenwell

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

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

WC1A9SR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SU

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AA

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9EZ

Cruikshank Street

WC1X9QX

Great Percy Street

EC1M4DD

Clerkenwell

EC1M5LA

Clerkenwell

EC1M5NW

Britton Street

EC1R1XJ

Myddelton Passage

EC1R1XX

Myddelton Square

EC1R1YD

Myddelton Square

EC1R3BW

Farringdon Road

EC1R4TJ

Pentonville

EC1R5ER

Baker's Row

EC1V4LB

Owen's Row

EC1V4LS

Clerkenwell

EC1V7HP

Goswell Road

EC1V7JB

Manningford Close

EC3A8PD

Farringdon Road

W1A2EA

Farringdon Road

W1A4YP

Farringdon Road

W1A6YJ

Farringdon Road

W1A7NN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9AL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AW

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9PX

Granville Street

EC1P1XG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YT

Clerkenwell

EC2P2TF

Clerkenwell

EC2R5WD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LT

Clerkenwell

EC1P1QD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UW

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JB

Albemarle Way

EC1V4LD

Chadwell Street

EC2P2JZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QL

Farringdon Road

W1A8BL

Farringdon Road

W1A5AF

Clerkenwell

EC1A1TF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TR

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HY

Rosoman Street

EC2M1XY

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DS

Farringdon Road

W1A2XU

Farringdon Road

W1A4ZX

Farringdon Road

W1A5BL

Farringdon Road

W1A5PZ

Farringdon Road

W1A6UH

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UA

Clerkenwell

WC1X0DX

Attneave Street

WC1X0ET

Wilmington Square

WC1X9BG

Lloyd Baker Street

EC2P2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YD

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RQ

Tysoe Street

EC1M5RN

Clerkenwell

EC1R3AP

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BP

Farringdon Road

EC1R4TR

Lloyd's Row

EC2A1WR

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XH

Farringdon Road

EC2N1JL

Farringdon Road

EC2P2EJ

Basinghall Street

WC1A9QN

Clerkenwell

W1A8YZ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TP

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QW

Great Percy Street

EC1P1RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1AZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YW

Clerkenwell

EC1A1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PB

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BS

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NJ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0WX

Skinner Street

EC1R1XN

River Street

EC1R1YE

Arlington Way

EC1R3BH

Farringdon Lane

EC1R3BQ

Clerkenwell Close

EC2R8PA

Farringdon Road

EC4N7JD

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HY

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WF

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UG

Clerkenwell

WC1X0EA

Clerkenwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.