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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

EC1V0HB

Northampton Square

W1A7HG

Clerkenwell

W1A7NN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XN

Farringdon Road

W1A7PU

Farringdon Road

W1A7WU

Farringdon Road

W1A7YJ

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W1A7YW

Farringdon Road

W1A8BG

Farringdon Road

W1A6GS

Farringdon Road

W1A8BL

Farringdon Road

W1A8BY

Farringdon Road

WC1X9DE

King's Cross Road

W1A8DH

Clerkenwell

W1A8WU

Farringdon Road

W1A8XF

Farringdon Road

W1A9AP

Farringdon Road

W1A9AW

Farringdon Road

W1A9AX

Farringdon Road

W1A9BG

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W1G7YZ

Farringdon Road

EC2M3UR

Farringdon Road

EC4M7WS

Farringdon Road

W1W8YT

Farringdon Road

W1W8YU

Farringdon Road

W1W8YW

Farringdon Road

W1W8YQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9HD

Farringdon Road

WC1A9FD

Clerkenwell

WC1A9AY

Clerkenwell

WC1A9BE

Clerkenwell

WC1A9FB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9HU

Farringdon Road

WC1A9JA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9JE

Farringdon Road

WC1A9LB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9LR

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EC1P1SU

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WC1A9NN

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WC1A9NT

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WC1A9NY

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WC1A9PA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BE

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AL

Clerkenwell

EC1P1AH

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NB

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NA

St Johns Lane

EC1M5UA

Britton Street

EC1M5UB

Britton Street

EC1M6DD

Faulkners Alley

EC1R4UF

Hardwick Street

EC1A1YW

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YU

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EC1A1YT

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EC1A1YS

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EC1A1YR

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EC1A1YL

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EC1A1YJ

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EC1A1YF

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EC1A1XZ

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EC1A1XY

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EC1A1XW

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EC1A1XU

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EC1A1XT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XS

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EC1A1XQ

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EC1A1XN

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EC1A1XH

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1WZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1WX

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EC1A1UZ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UW

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EC1A1UE

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EC1A1TU

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EC1A1TG

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EC1A1TA

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EC1A1DU

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EC1A1AH

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EC1P1TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TY

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EC1P1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1US

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UX

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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