How deprived is Clerkenwell?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 12107 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in Clerkenwell?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 64.3%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 16.4%.

What are house prices in Clerkenwell?

Based on 103 recent sales, the median price is £744,000.

How many households are in Clerkenwell?

There are 4,922 households in Clerkenwell

How much social housing is near Clerkenwell?

About 43.8% across the Clerkenwell area.

What's the average income in Clerkenwell?

Average resident income is about £63,756 per year.

What's the Clerkenwell population and density?

Clerkenwell population is 10,956 with density 11727.4 per km².

How safe is Clerkenwell?

Crime level in Clerkenwell is very high with about 256 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Clerkenwell and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Clerkenwell: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Islington / Clerkenwell

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 256 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 £63,756 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

256

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

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

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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £744,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	92	£730,000	£437,750	£588,750	£903,000	£1,275,000
Terraced	11	£1,626,367	£740,250	£1,330,000	£1,750,000	£2,485,000

10 years price trend in Clerkenwell

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

W1A4XA

Farringdon Road

W1A5NT

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TS

Clerkenwell

WC1A9NE

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9PG

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BL

Pentonville

EC1P1AQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QT

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BD

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0DX

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R1XT

Amwell Street

EC1R1XU

Amwell Street

EC1R3AS

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BB

Farringdon Lane

EC1R3DB

Baker's Row

EC1R3DF

Baker's Row

EC1R4RN

Coldbath Square

EC1R4TW

Pentonville

EC2P2HA

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SU

Farringdon Road

W1A2QU

Clerkenwell

W1A3RB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TX

Clerkenwell

WC1A1YT

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RD

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AD

Lloyd Square

EC2P2XF

Clerkenwell

EC2P2TE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DF

Clerkenwell Green

EC1P1FP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BJ

Bowling Green Lane

EC1V0AZ

Agdon Street

EC1V4JL

St John's Square

EC1V4PA

Lloyd's Row

EC3P3EL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JW

Farringdon Road

W1A2JZ

Farringdon Road

W1A4XU

Farringdon Road

WC1X0HU

Margery Street

WC1X9PD

Granville Square

WC1X9QZ

Great Percy Street

EC1P1XP

Clerkenwell

EC2A1WW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RY

Farringdon Road

EC1M5RJ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ET

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NR

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RU

Farringdon Road

EC1V0EL

Clerkenwell

EC2A1XP

Farringdon Road

EC1V4LW

Clerkenwell

EC2A1YA

Farringdon Road

WC2B4DE

Farringdon Road

WC1X0AA

Mount Pleasant

WC1X9AR

Lloyd Square

WC1X9PA

Wharton Street

EC1P1LZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NT

Clerkenwell

EC2P2WR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HA

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AL

Newcastle Row

EC1R0BF

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0BP

Whiskin Street

EC1R0LP

Pine Street

EC1R0LS

Clerkenwell

EC1R0NA

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R0NE

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1AE

Myddelton Passage

EC2A1YQ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DY

Farringdon Road

N19NF

Pentonville

W1A1YR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TQ

Clerkenwell

WC1A9TE

Clerkenwell

WC1X0EJ

Margery Street

WC1X0HT

Margery Street

WC1X0JL

Calthorpe Street

WC1X9AN

Lloyd Street

WC1X9DJ

Lorenzo Street

WC1X9RD

Cumberland Gardens

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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