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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

EC1M4BG

Clerkenwell

W1A0YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1V7HD

Goswell Road

EC1R0EJ

Clerkenwell

W1A7XA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TB

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AP

Lloyd Street

WC1A9UB

Clerkenwell

WC1A9RP

Farringdon Road

EC2R7WD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0LX

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1SD

Farringdon Road

W1A6TU

Farringdon Road

WC2N5AF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SR

Clerkenwell

EC1R4TN

Arlington Way

WC1X0AR

Mount Pleasant

EC1R4QA

Exmouth Market

EC1P1RB

Farringdon Road

EC1V7ET

Cyrus Street

EC1V0HG

Berry Place

W1A2AA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2NX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UE

Farringdon Road

WC2H8YT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TG

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UT

Britton Street

EC1M6EJ

Cowcross Street

EC1R0BD

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1XT

Amwell Street

EC1R1XU

Amwell Street

EC1R3DB

Bakers Row

EC1R3DF

Bakers Row

EC1R4RN

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4TW

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V7JJ

Goswell Road

EC1R0DX

Clerkenwell Green

WC1X9AD

Lloyd Square

WC1X9BD

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9DU

Kings Cross Road

WC1A9RD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SU

Farringdon Road

W1A3RB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AQ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TL

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SY

Clerkenwell

WC1X9AF

Cumberland Gardens

EC1R3BB

Farringdon Lane

EC2P2TY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AG

Clerkenwell

EC1R4TA

Clerkenwell

W1J5EZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QT

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UX

Clerkenwell

EC1M5UU

Britton Street

EC1A1TW

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AS

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JY

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WB

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JG

Pine Street

EC1A1TR

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HA

Farringdon Road

WC1A1YT

Farringdon Road

EC2R6LP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TX

Clerkenwell

WC1A9HJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NS

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BJ

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1UR

Amwell Street

EC1R1XL

Myddelton Square

EC1R1XP

Myddelton Square

EC1R3BX

Farringdon Road

EC1R5HL

Coldbath Square

EC1V0AZ

Agdon Street

EC1V4PA

St John Street

WC1X0HU

Margery Street

WC1X9PD

Granville Square

WC1X9QZ

Great Percy Street

EC3P3EL

Farringdon Road

N19NZ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1SH

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JL

St John's Square

EC1P1UY

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JW

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YX

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DF

Clerkenwell Green

EC1P1YY

Farringdon Road

W1A2JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4AH

St John's Square

EC1R3BE

Farringdon Lane

WC1A9UP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FP

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JG

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DN

St Johns Square

EC1M5RJ

Clerkenwell Road

EC1R0AZ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R3BU

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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