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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

EC1M5RS

Clerkenwell Road

EC1R0LN

Skinner Street

EC1R1UU

Amwell Street

EC1R1UX

Chadwell Street

EC1R4QX

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R5EJ

Herbal Hill

EC1V4NY

Skinner Street

WC1X0BY

Paragon Square

WC1X0HZ

Fernsbury Street

WC1X9AB

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9DH

Kings Cross Road

EC1M6PR

Charterhouse Street

WC1X9EN

Penton Rise

EC1M4AR

Clerkenwell

EC1M6EF

Cowcross Street

EC1R3BN

Farringdon Road

WC1X0BE

Easton Street

EC1V4RN

Clerkenwell

EC1R3HF

Bakers Yard

EC1R4RF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QQ

Soley Mews

EC1A1YZ

Farringdon Road

EC2M2XH

Farringdon Road

EC2M4JH

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NY

Britton Street

EC1R0DS

Peartree Court

EC1R0HA

Sekforde Street

EC1R0HU

Northampton Road

EC1R3DP

Crawford Passage

EC1R4UL

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0JG

Sebastian Street

EC1V4LY

St John Street

WC1X0EE

Salutation Gardens

WC1X0JH

Margery Street

WC1X9AG

Cumberland Gardens

WC1X9EE

Percy Circus

WC1X9EF

Penton Rise

WC1X9ET

Percy Circus

WC1X9EU

Percy Circus

WC1X9PP

Prideaux Place

EC1A9BD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QQ

Farringdon Road

EC1V0JD

Berry Place

EC1P1TF

Clerkenwell

EC1R0BQ

Bowling Green Lane

WC1X0ED

Yardley Street

EC1R0EG

Aylesbury Street

WC2B5QW

Farringdon Road

EC1V0AX

Northampton Square

EC1P1XH

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NZ

Britton Street

EC1R1XG

Ingle Mews

EC1R4RB

Hardwick Street

EC1R4RG

Hardwick Street

EC1R4SP

Rosebery Avenue

N19LP

Pentonville Road

WC1X9ES

Percy Circus

WC1X9HD

Holford Yard

EC1R0AB

Meredith Street

EC1R4QU

Green Terrace

EC4V5JS

Farringdon Road

EC1V4AT

Clerkenwell

WC1X9EP

Vernon Rise

WC1X0GB

Naoroji Street

EC1M6BW

Greenhill Rents

EC1R3DG

Baker's Row

EC1R0AJ

Clerkenwell Close

EC1M4BJ

St Johns Lane

EC1M5RR

Turnmill Street

EC1R0DY

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0HL

Sekforde Street

EC1R1UB

Joseph Trotter Close

EC1R4AB

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4UG

Hardwick Street

EC1R5HP

Rosebery Court

EC1V7HY

Wynyatt Street

EC1R0EF

Farringdon Lane

WC1X9AJ

Lloyd Square

WC1X9PJ

Wharton Street

WC1X9QP

Great Percy Street

WC2A3WG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DE

Clerkenwell Green

EC1R0EA

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0EQ

Haywards Place

EC1R1XD

Chadwell Street

EC1R3DA

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QY

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4UJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0ED

Ashby Street

EC1V0EP

Tompion Street

EC1V0JA

Sebastian Street

EC1P1QU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PQ

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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