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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

EC4P4DZ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4FW

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GA

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GT

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GU

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GW

Farringdon Road

EC4P4GX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HR

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HZ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LE

Clerkenwell

EC4P4LF

Clerkenwell

EC4P4LJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LT

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LW

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4NH

Clerkenwell

EC4P4WB

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WP

Farringdon Road

EC4V4DE

Farringdon Road

EC4Y1HS

Farringdon Road

W1A1FY

Clerkenwell

W1A6AP

Clerkenwell

W1A1QZ

Farringdon Road

W1A1RB

Clerkenwell

W1A1RD

Clerkenwell

W1A1XX

Farringdon Road

W1A1YR

Farringdon Road

W1A0BL

Farringdon Road

W1A0YU

Clerkenwell

W1A1ED

Farringdon Road

W1A2DG

Farringdon Road

W1A2HJ

Farringdon Road

W1A2HW

Farringdon Road

W1A2JY

Farringdon Road

W1A2LA

Farringdon Road

W1A2UZ

Farringdon Road

W1A2XU

Farringdon Road

W1A3AA

Farringdon Road

W1A3BG

Farringdon Road

W1A3BS

Farringdon Road

W1A3FT

Farringdon Road

W1A3FY

Clerkenwell

W1A3ND

Farringdon Road

W1A3XE

Farringdon Road

W1A3ZG

Farringdon Road

W1A4GA

Farringdon Road

EC1R5EF

Herbal Hill

W1A4GL

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JA

St John Street

W1A4JN

Clerkenwell

EC1V4PE

St John Street

W1A4SD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5SZ

Dickens Mews

EC1M6DH

Cowcross Street

EC1M6DR

Cowcross Street

EC1R0AP

St James'S Walk

EC1R4SH

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0HR

Percival Street

EC1V4JY

St John Street

EC2A1WF

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WH

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WJ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WL

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WU

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WX

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WY

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XE

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XF

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XJ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XL

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XN

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YD

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YF

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YP

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZH

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZT

Farringdon Road

EC2M1PG

Farringdon Road

EC2M2TQ

Farringdon Road

EC2M4WG

Farringdon Road

EC2M4WS

Farringdon Road

EC2M4WT

Farringdon Road

EC2M5XX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UQ

Clerkenwell

EC2N1JJ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2AP

Farringdon Road

W1A4ST

Farringdon Road

W1A4UD

Farringdon Road

W1A4UH

Farringdon Road

W1A4UR

Farringdon Road

EC2P2LU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2NZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PB

Clerkenwell

EC2P2PF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PN

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2PY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QJ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QR

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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