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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

EC4P4DZ

Farringdon Road

W1A8DA

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9WB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LS

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZW

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BP

Farringdon Road

EC1M6EG

Cowcross Street

EC1P1QU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UH

Clerkenwell

W1A5UY

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WB

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UJ

Britton Street

WC1X0FG

Postal Way

WC1A9RH

Farringdon Road

W1A7FJ

Clerkenwell

EC1R1UN

Amwell Street

EC1P1XG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZX

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AW

Farringdon Lane

EC1R3BH

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4RB

Hardwick Street

EC1P1LU

Farringdon Road

EC1A9BD

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NJ

St John Street

EC1M4NN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1FZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1DU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BE

Clerkenwell

EC1R1UP

Amwell Street

WC1A9AY

Clerkenwell

EC1R3DF

Bakers Row

EC1R0LN

Skinner Street

EC1M4DD

St Johns Path

EC1M5UE

Britton Street

EC1A1ZB

Farringdon Road

N19UZ

Clerkenwell

EC1A1UW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RN

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UG

Hardwick Street

EC1R3BE

Farringdon Lane

EC1V4NE

St John Street

EC2Y8ZB

Farringdon Road

EC4N7AX

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BN

Charterhouse Street

EC1V0ED

Ashby Street

EC1A1YT

Farringdon Road

EC4R9LE

Farringdon Road

W1A2LQ

Farringdon Road

W1A2ZP

Farringdon Road

WC1X9RD

Great Percy Street

EC2A1WW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0LT

Sans Walk

WC1A9QQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QL

Exmouth Market

EC1R3AR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DF

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AA

Clerkenwell Close

WC1V7PS

Farringdon Road

EC1V4AE

St John's Square

EC1P1WE

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UL

Britton Street

WC1X9AR

Lloyd Square

EC1P1WS

Farringdon Road

EC1R5AD

Clerkenwell

EC1R4TY

Gloucester Way

EC1R0AB

Meredith Street

W1A7AW

Farringdon Road

WC1X0JN

Margery Street

EC1R0BA

Northampton Road

EC1P1QP

Clerkenwell

EC1V7ET

Cyrus Street

EC1M4NH

St John's Square

EC1P1EA

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XL

Myddelton Square

EC1P1FH

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XG

Ingle Mews

EC1R0BR

Gloucester Way

EC1R4RX

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R0HA

Sekforde Street

EC1R1YA

Myddelton Square

EC1R1XJ

Myddelton Passage

EC1A1ZD

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UT

Amwell Street

EC2P2TE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HL

Sekforde Street

W1A6PW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DG

Woodbridge Street

EC1V4LS

St John Street

EC1P1GU

Clerkenwell

EC1R0HD

Sekforde Street

EC1P1TW

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1HU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NW

Farringdon Road

EC1R5XB

Herbal Hill

Data Sources

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