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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

EC2P2TX

Clerkenwell

EC1V7JJ

Goswell Road

EC1P1XP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1UZ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EG

Wilmington Square

EC1R5HP

Rosebery Court

WC2R1HS

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YW

Clerkenwell

WC1X9BQ

Clerkenwell

EC2A1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NR

St John Street

EC1R0BB

Roberts Place

EC2P2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SL

Clerkenwell

WC1X0HX

Margery Street

EC1P1BY

Farringdon Road

EC1V0HE

Sebastian Street

EC1P1NU

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NT

Clerkenwell

EC1R3BL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JD

Meredith Street

EC2P2QR

Farringdon Road

W1A7WU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2EJ

Basinghall Street

EC1R0HB

Northampton Road

EC1R4UR

Rosebery Avenue

W1A1FY

Clerkenwell

EC1R0AL

Newcastle Row

EC1M5LA

Clerkenwell

EC2P2TY

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X0BY

Paragon Square

WC1X9QU

Great Percy Street

WC1X0HU

Margery Street

W1A2XU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AZ

Clerkenwell Close

EC2A1XN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YJ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DH

St Johns Square

EC4P4GL

Farringdon Road

N19LS

Claremont Square

EC1R1XP

Myddelton Square

EC2P2RX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4FW

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ED

Farringdon Road

EC1M5QD

Eagle Court

EC1R0BH

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R4SY

Clerkenwell

W1A3BG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9JA

Farringdon Road

W1A5XQ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9PT

Wharton Street

W1A0YU

Clerkenwell

W1A4YG

Farringdon Road

W1A5RS

Farringdon Road

N19LP

Pentonville Road

EC1R3DJ

Ray Street

EC3P3DJ

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DE

Clerkenwell

EC4P4HR

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RD

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AP

St James'S Walk

EC1P1TR

Farringdon Road

EC3R6XT

Farringdon Road

EC2M4ZD

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YR

Farringdon Road

EC1V0JA

Sebastian Street

EC1M4BH

Clerkenwell

EC1R3HF

Bakers Yard

EC2P2SW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TS

Farringdon Road

EC1R0LX

Clerkenwell Close

WC1X9RA

Great Percy Street

EC1M4DA

St John's Square

EC3P3BZ

Farringdon Road

EC2M3UR

Farringdon Road

EC2R8PA

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BN

Farringdon Road

W1A7YJ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9HU

Farringdon Road

EC1M6EF

Cowcross Street

EC2A1WX

Farringdon Road

WC1A9BF

Farringdon Road

EC1V4RU

Clerkenwell

EC1A1YU

Farringdon Road

W1A1RD

Clerkenwell

EC1R1UU

Amwell Street

W1A9BJ

Clerkenwell

EC2P2ZU

Clerkenwell

EC2A1XH

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HH

Farringdon Road

EC1R1YD

Myddelton Square

EC1R3AS

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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