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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

EC1R4TT

St John Street

EC2P2PF

Farringdon Road

WC1A9LB

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EN

Farringdon Road

EC1R4TJ

Rosebery Avenue

WC1X0EA

Salutation Gardens

EC1R0AN

Clerkenwell Close

WC1A9NL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EF

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UA

Myddelton Street

EC1M4AR

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LP

Clerkenwell

WC1X0HT

Margery Street

EC2Y9WE

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DG

Clerkenwell

EC2P2SX

Farringdon Road

EC1R4AE

Spencer Street

W1A6XF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NQ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EG

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DX

Attneave Street

EC1R0HY

Rosoman Street

EC1M5UX

Britton Street

W1W8YP

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BX

Farringdon Road

W1A8YZ

Farringdon Road

EC2M5XX

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JB

Albemarle Way

WC1X9QP

Great Percy Street

EC1M4BU

St Johns Lane

EC1R3GB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PB

Farringdon Road

EC1R1AE

River Street Mews

EC1R0BG

Bowling Green Lane

EC1P1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5US

Britton Street

W1A7PU

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UE

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UW

Myddelton Street

W1A5LE

Farringdon Road

W1A5YS

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JE

St John Street

EC1R4WW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PH

Farringdon Road

WC1X9ET

Percy Circus

EC1P1NX

Clerkenwell

EC1M4DN

St Johns Square

EC1M6DS

Clerkenwell

EC1R1XW

Myddelton Passage

W1A5BL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UY

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UH

Britton Street

EC1V0AX

Northampton Square

W1A6US

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DP

Farringdon Road

W1A1QZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1AZ

Farringdon Road

W1A2HW

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WF

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QD

Exmouth Market

EC1P1UJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BA

Lloyd Square

W1A9BG

Farringdon Road

EC1M5RS

Clerkenwell Road

WC1X0DG

Phoenix Place

EC1V4JL

St John's Square

EC1M6DW

Cowcross Street

EC1R0AG

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1SY

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DS

Peartree Court

EC2A1XF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YU

Farringdon Road

W1A5NT

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EB

Wilmington Square

EC1V4NB

Skinner Street

EC1R4QA

Exmouth Market

EC1R0EQ

Haywards Place

WC1H9TE

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AN

Lloyd Street

EC1R1UX

Chadwell Street

WC1A9UF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1DW

Farringdon Road

EC1V7JB

Manningford Close

W1A6RH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WT

Farringdon Road

EC2P2BJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HU

Northampton Road

WC1B3PR

Farringdon Road

EC1R4PY

Exmouth Market

W1A7XA

Farringdon Road

EC4A3WY

Farringdon Road

EC4Y1HS

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NU

Clerkenwell

EC1A1TF

Farringdon Road

W1A5PZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DT

Attneave Street

EC1V0HP

Tompion Street

WC1X9HG

Cruikshank Street

EC1M5UG

Britton Street

EC1P1HE

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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