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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

EC1P1HX

Farringdon Road

W1A7AF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RS

Farringdon Road

W1W8YR

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JW

Farringdon Road

EC2M1PF

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZH

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HU

Farringdon Road

W1A6TX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PL

Farringdon Road

EC1M4AA

St John Street

EC1P1QA

Farringdon Road

WC1N3WA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UT

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EH

Margery Street

EC1P1DX

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XU

Amwell Street

EC2P2PY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JJ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EJ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YD

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RG

Hardwick Street

EC1R4QB

Spafield Street

EC2M4WF

Farringdon Road

W1A0YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1V7NB

Rawstorne Street

EC1R1XQ

Myddelton Passage

EC1V0JG

Sebastian Street

EC2P2QZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TT

Farringdon Road

EC1V7HP

Manningford Close

EC1R4RP

Rosebery Avenue

EC1P1NZ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FQ

Farringdon Road

W1A6FJ

Clerkenwell

EC1A1XZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UT

Britton Street

EC1M6HJ

Charterhouse Street

W1A7AR

Farringdon Road

W1A7TB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UL

Farringdon Road

EC2M4XE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SE

Clerkenwell

EC1R1UY

Arlington Way

WC1A9JH

Farringdon Road

W1A3FT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UF

Farringdon Road

W1A3YZ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XJ

Farringdon Road

WC2B5QW

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UQ

Britton Street

EC1P1JL

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RL

Clerkenwell

EC1R3BD

Farringdon Lane

EC1M4NB

Clerkenwell

WC1X9QW

Great Percy Street

W1A6JX

Farringdon Road

EC1V4LY

St John Street

EC4P4LF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TY

Farringdon Road

WC1X0BE

Easton Street

EC4P4BY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0QT

Aylesbury Street

Data Sources

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