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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

WC1X9QG

Kings Cross Road

EC1M4NA

St Johns Lane

EC1P1BA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AF

Cumberland Gardens

N19NF

Clerkenwell

EC1A1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1US

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UX

Clerkenwell

EC1V0HH

Sebastian Street

EC2A1WY

Farringdon Road

EC1V4RN

Clerkenwell

EC1V4AT

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FU

Farringdon Road

N19NZ

Clerkenwell

EC2P2RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HP

Woodbridge Street

WC1A9NY

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AD

Lloyd Square

EC2P2RQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JH

Pine Street

EC1V4QJ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9SU

Farringdon Road

EC2M2TQ

Farringdon Road

WC1H0XB

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UN

Rosebery Avenue

EC4P4LY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BN

Gloucester Way

EC1M4AH

St John's Square

WC1X0AA

Mount Pleasant

WC1B4EE

Farringdon Road

W1A1YR

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZG

Farringdon Road

EC4V5JS

Farringdon Road

WC1X0AR

Mount Pleasant

WC1A9WD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1JZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0FE

Clerkenwell

EC1A1YS

Farringdon Road

EC1R4TW

Rosebery Avenue

W1A8BY

Farringdon Road

W1A2JY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QY

Farringdon Road

N19LT

Claremont Close

EC1A1WX

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HW

Cruikshank Street

EC1P1DZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9AL

Farringdon Road

WC1X0AP

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AJ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R1XY

Mylne Street

EC3P3DA

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YQ

Farringdon Road

W1A4EW

Farringdon Road

W1A3FG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9GL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9LR

Farringdon Road

W1A2GL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9PA

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NQ

St John Street

WC1X9EB

Penton Rise

WC2A3WG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9HJ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BG

Clerkenwell

EC4P4JG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LE

Clerkenwell

EC1P1SN

Clerkenwell

W1A7FA

Clerkenwell

EC1M5RN

Clerkenwell Road

EC1M6DB

Cowcross Street

EC1P1PS

Farringdon Road

W1A4SD

Farringdon Road

WC1V7BX

Farringdon Road

W1A5RL

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QP

Exmouth Market

EC3P3FW

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AW

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1P1PJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EX

Woodbridge Street

W1A3YX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TB

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DY

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NY

Britton Street

EC1V0AZ

Agdon Street

EC1P1YF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BQ

Bowling Green Lane

EC1A1BB

Calthorpe Street

WC2H7DD

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DD

Bakers Yard

EC2A1XE

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BW

Farringdon Road

W1A2JS

Farringdon Road

W1A8DH

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BR

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RA

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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