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About

Clerkenwell ward is located in the London Borough of Islington, covering an area known for its mix of historic and modern influences. The ward includes landmarks such as the historic Clerkenwell Green and St James’s Church, reflecting its long-standing role in London’s development. The area has a strong industrial past, with former warehouses and workshops now repurposed as offices, studios, and residential spaces.

The ward is well-connected, with Farringdon station providing access to Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line. Clerkenwell is known for its concentration of design firms, creative agencies, and tech startups, contributing to its reputation as a hub for innovation. Residential streets feature a blend of Georgian terraces and contemporary developments, catering to a range of lifestyles. Green spaces like Spa Fields Park offer local recreation, while Exmouth Market provides dining and shopping options.

Area overview

On average Clerkenwell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 252 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 of residents in Clerkenwell is £63,758 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
252
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Clerkenwell Population
10,956
Population density
11,727.4 per km²

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

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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.

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
Flats87£730,000
Terraced10£1,690,000

10 years median price trend in Clerkenwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

All postcodes in Clerkenwell

EC1P1SW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YB

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RW

Clerkenwell

EC1R0AF

Sans Walk

EC1R0AN

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0BB

Robert's Place

EC1R0ET

Aylesbury Street

EC1R1UL

Amwell Street

EC1R1UT

Amwell Street

EC1R1XA

Arlington Way

EC1R3DD

Bakers Yard

EC1R4WW

Farringdon Road

N19LG

Cynthia Street

W1A8DA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SG

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RP

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TA

Clerkenwell

EC1M5QL

Benjamin Street

EC1M6AL

Cowcross Street

EC1M6BF

Cowcross Street

EC1R0DG

Woodbridge Street

EC1R0DW

Pear Tree Court

EC1R0EX

Woodbridge Street

EC1R1XR

Ingle Mews

EC1R1XW

Myddelton Passage

EC1R3BT

Farringdon Road

EC1R3EA

Bowling Green Lane

EC1V7JA

Earlstoke Street

EC1V7NH

Rawstorne Street

W1A7ZW

Farringdon Road

W1A8XT

Farringdon Road

WC1B3LW

Great Russell Street

WC1B3WE

Farringdon Road

WC1V7BX

Farringdon Road

WC1X9PN

Wharton Street

WC1X9RA

Great Percy Street

WC2R0WF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WN

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BW

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1AF

Arlington Way

EC1R1XY

Claremont Close

EC1R3BD

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4QP

Exmouth Market

EC1R4TY

Gloucester Way

EC1R5AD

Clerkenwell

EC1V4AE

St John's Square

EC1V4NG

Skinner Street

EC1V4QJ

Clerkenwell

EC2M4WN

Farringdon Road

EC3P3FN

Farringdon Road

EC4V4DE

Farringdon Road

W1A2HW

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DN

Clerkenwell

WC1X0ES

Wilmington Square

WC1X9BH

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9EG

Penton Rise

WC1X9HG

Cruikshank Street

EC1P1SS

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UF

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QE

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NZ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1QY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SB

Clerkenwell

EC1R4UP

Pentonville

EC1R4UR

Pentonville

EC1V0HH

Sebastian Street

EC1V4JF

St John's Square

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

EC4P4NR

Clerkenwell

W1A7BZ

Farringdon Road

W1A2JQ

Farringdon Road

W1A4US

Farringdon Road

W1A5AG

Clerkenwell

W1A5ZP

Clerkenwell

WC1X9EH

Penton Rise

WC1X9HA

Cruikshank Street

EC1P1HD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UT

Farringdon Road

EC2P2YZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BF

Clerkenwell

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

EC1V4AB

Pentonville

EC1V4NB

Skinner Street

EC2A4WZ

Farringdon Road

EC4A2WA

Farringdon Road

EC4M7RR

Farringdon Road

W1A3XE

Farringdon Road

W1A1UQ

Farringdon Road

W1A2GL

Farringdon Road

W1A2HL

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.