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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

EC2P2QX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RA

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RG

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RS

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SJ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TE

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TW

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TX

Clerkenwell

EC2P2UD

Clerkenwell

EC2P2UF

Clerkenwell

EC2P2UN

Clerkenwell

EC2P2WB

Clerkenwell

EC2P2XF

Clerkenwell

EC2P2ZU

Clerkenwell

EC2R7WA

Farringdon Road

EC2R8PJ

Farringdon Road

EC2V5JB

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DN

Farringdon Road

EC3A3AA

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DP

Farringdon Road

EC3P3AS

Farringdon Road

EC3P3BX

Farringdon Road

EC3P3BZ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DA

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DG

Clerkenwell

EC3P3DS

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3EJ

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ES

Clerkenwell

EC3P3ET

Clerkenwell

EC3P3EW

Clerkenwell

EC3P3FN

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UR

Britton Street

WC1A9SG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SN

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UF

Clerkenwell

WC1A9WD

Clerkenwell

WC1B3PR

Farringdon Road

WC1B4EE

Farringdon Road

WC1H0QZ

Farringdon Road

WC1H9TE

Farringdon Road

WC1H9XA

Farringdon Road

WC1N2WS

Farringdon Road

WC1N3XX

Farringdon Road

WC1V7BX

Farringdon Road

WC1X0AS

Mount Pleasant

WC2H7DD

Farringdon Road

WC2R0WY

Farringdon Road

WC2H9WQ

Farringdon Road

WC2R1HS

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NJ

St John Street

WC1X9HB

Cruikshank Street

WC1X9PG

Wharton Street

WC1X9QA

Kings Cross Road

EC1M4NE

Clerkenwell

EC3P3EN

Farringdon Road

W1A4XU

Farringdon Road

W1A4YG

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RE

Clerkenwell

EC2P2PL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AE

Meredith Street

W1A4GE

Farringdon Road

EC2Y9WE

Farringdon Road

EC1A4JB

Farringdon Road

W1A5QF

Farringdon Road

W1A5RL

Farringdon Road

W1A5RS

Farringdon Road

W1A5TZ

Farringdon Road

W1A5UY

Farringdon Road

W1A5YS

Farringdon Road

EC1R1YJ

Myddelton Street

EC1P1SZ

Farringdon Road

W1A6FJ

Clerkenwell

W1A6FU

Farringdon Road

W1A6GT

Farringdon Road

W1A6JX

Farringdon Road

W1A6PJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FN

Farringdon Road

W1A6RH

Farringdon Road

W1A6TJ

Farringdon Road

EC2A4WG

Farringdon Road

W1A6TX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QS

Clerkenwell

W1A6US

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NF

Clerkenwell

W1A6ZL

Farringdon Road

W1A6ZQ

Farringdon Road

W1A7AF

Farringdon Road

W1A7AR

Farringdon Road

W1A7AW

Farringdon Road

W1A7EL

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QT

Great Percy Street

WC2H8WZ

Farringdon Road

W1A7GY

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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