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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

EC1R4RJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0EL

Wyclif Street

EC1V4LW

St John Street

WC1X0AA

Mount Pleasant

WC1X9PA

Wharton Street

EC2A1YA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BY

Farringdon Road

EC2M4ZD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RJ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AR

Lloyd Square

EC1P1XP

Clerkenwell

EC1R0AY

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0BN

Gloucester Way

EC1R3AN

Farringdon Lane

EC1P1RY

Farringdon Road

WC2B4DE

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WW

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XP

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AY

Farringdon Lane

WC1B3DY

Farringdon Road

W1A8DJ

Clerkenwell

WC2R3XP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QW

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZL

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DW

Cowcross Street

EC1R0BF

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0BP

Whiskin Street

EC1R0LS

Kingsway Place

EC1R1AE

River Street Mews

EC1R1XQ

Myddelton Passage

EC1R4RR

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V7HJ

Goswell Road

EC1R0AL

Newcastle Row

WC1X0EJ

Margery Street

WC1X0HT

Margery Street

WC1X0JL

Margery Street

WC1X9AN

Lloyd Street

WC1X9DJ

Lorenzo Street

WC1X9RD

Great Percy Street

EC1R0NE

Bowling Green Lane

EC1P1BN

Farringdon Road

W1A9BJ

Clerkenwell

W1A4XA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9PG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TE

Clerkenwell

EC1R0LP

Pine Street

EC1P1DP

Farringdon Road

EC1R0NA

Clerkenwell Green

N19NF

Clerkenwell

W1A4WJ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1ZR

Farringdon Road

W1A5NT

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RX

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1HA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NT

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LZ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NE

Farringdon Road

EC2P2WR

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DY

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YQ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HU

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BL

Clerkenwell

Data Sources

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