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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

EC3P3EW

Clerkenwell

EC1V7HY

Wynyatt Street

EC1V0JD

Berry Place

EC1V4LB

St John Street

WC1X0GD

Naoroji Street

EC1P1EQ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XY

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QE

Exmouth Market

W1A3AA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9HD

Farringdon Road

EC2M1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5SZ

Dickens Mews

W1A4WJ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9FB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ER

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XB

Arlington Way

W1A5YU

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DN

Farringdon Road

EC1V0HF

Sebastian Street

EC2A1WG

Farringdon Road

W1A6AP

Clerkenwell

EC2R5WD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1PQ

Farringdon Road

EC1V3XZ

Farringdon Road

W1A6PJ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LX

Farringdon Road

WC2R3XP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GR

Farringdon Road

EC2A1XD

Farringdon Road

W1A6YJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QQ

Soley Mews

EC1P1GF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4BQ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NZ

Britton Street

W1A6EE

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EB

Farringdon Road

EC1M4AS

St John Street

EC1P1FN

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JZ

Northampton Row

EC1P1WN

Farringdon Road

EC1A1DN

Farringdon Road

EC2P2US

Clerkenwell

EC1R4QT

Clerkenwell

EC2M4WG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UF

Clerkenwell

W1A3FY

Clerkenwell

EC1P1UX

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XS

Amwell Street

EC1M4NE

Clerkenwell

EC1V4JF

St Johns Square

EC4P4WL

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RT

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JB

Clerkenwell

EC1R4SD

Rosebery Avenue

EC1P1EZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1DJ

Farringdon Road

W1A8UP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DY

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UJ

Rosebery Avenue

W1A4UH

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AS

Clerkenwell Close

WC1X0EE

Salutation Gardens

EC1A1TR

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AU

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4SJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC1A1YD

Farringdon Road

EC1V4NY

Skinner Street

EC2A1WU

Farringdon Road

WC1X9PX

Wharton Street

EC1M5UU

Britton Street

EC1R0HX

Rosoman Street

EC1M5SY

Turnmill Street

EC1R0DU

Clerkenwell Green

EC2P2QE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GT

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WF

Farringdon Road

W1A5TZ

Farringdon Road

EC4M7WS

Farringdon Road

W1A6TU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DR

Aylesbury Street

W1W8YW

Farringdon Road

EC1R1YE

Myddelton Square

EC1R0EG

Aylesbury Street

EC1A1YX

Farringdon Road

W1A8BG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UP

Farringdon Road

EC2V5JB

Farringdon Road

EC2A4RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AD

Farringdon Road

EC4N6EH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YY

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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