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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

EC1P1PP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PD

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SX

Clerkenwell

EC1P1NY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NX

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EC1P1NW

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EC1P1NR

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EC1P1NP

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EC1P1NL

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EC1P1NE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HY

Clerkenwell

EC1P1HT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GT

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EC1P1GR

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EC1P1GJ

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EC1P1GD

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EC1P1GB

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EC1P1FZ

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EC1P1FY

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EC1P1FX

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EC1P1FW

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EC1P1FT

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EC1P1FQ

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EC1P1FH

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EC1P1FD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FB

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EC1P1FA

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EC1P1EZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ET

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ER

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EP

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EC1P1EE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ED

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DE

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DG

Phoenix Place

WC1X9ED

Penton Rise

EC1P1YF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YU

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EC1P1YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZS

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BA

Northampton Road

EC1P1PJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AJ

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4AE

Spencer Street

EC1R4LQ

Coldbath Square

EC1R4PY

Exmouth Market

EC1P1LY

Clerkenwell

EC1R4QB

Spafield Street

EC1P1SY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1SQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0QT

Aylesbury Street

EC1P1SG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SE

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RP

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JH

Pine Street

EC1P1RN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WY

Farringdon Road

EC3P3FW

Farringdon Road

EC3P3GA

Clerkenwell

EC3V9EX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4DU

Farringdon Road

EC4A3WY

Farringdon Road

EC4M7RR

Farringdon Road

EC4N6EH

Farringdon Road

EC4N7AX

Farringdon Road

EC4N8YB

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BQ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BY

Farringdon Road

EC4P4DE

Farringdon Road

EC4P4DQ

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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