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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

EC1R4TA

Clerkenwell

EC1V4PH

St John Street

EC1R3AJ

Farringdon Lane

W1A6FU

Farringdon Road

EC2A1ZT

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QY

Rosebery Avenue

EC1P1SD

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DF

Cowcross Street

EC3P3DP

Farringdon Road

W1A3RB

Farringdon Road

EC2P2WB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LY

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WW

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JY

Farringdon Road

W1A9AX

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XS

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UP

Rosebery Avenue

W1A7PQ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YH

Farringdon Road

W1A5QF

Farringdon Road

W1A1ER

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NP

St Johns Place

WC1X0ES

Wilmington Square

EC2P2TA

Clerkenwell

W1A7GY

Farringdon Road

EC4V4DE

Farringdon Road

EC4M7RR

Farringdon Road

WC1X0HZ

Fernsbury Street

EC1A1TG

Farringdon Road

W1A2DG

Farringdon Road

W1A4GL

Farringdon Road

EC2M2XH

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BU

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JQ

Pine Street

EC1R0AF

Sans Walk

EC4P4DE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LR

Clerkenwell

EC1R0LY

Kingsway Place

EC4P4DQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LF

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DR

Ray Street

W1A4GE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NE

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NR

Clerkenwell

EC4N7JD

Farringdon Road

EC1M6PF

Cowcross Street

N19LX

Claremont Square

EC1V7HX

Wynyatt Street

EC1M6BH

Cowcross Street

EC1A1YL

Farringdon Road

EC1R4AD

Lloyds Row

EC1P1JG

Farringdon Road

W1A6NR

Farringdon Road

EC2M4JH

Farringdon Road

EC2P2AP

Farringdon Road

W1A9AP

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JY

Rosoman Place

W1A3PS

Farringdon Road

EC2M4WS

Farringdon Road

EC1V4LZ

St John Street

EC1P1HD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DG

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YZ

Farringdon Road

W1A3BS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LL

Clerkenwell

EC1R0DE

Clerkenwell Green

WC1X0HR

Margery Street

W1A7EL

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DD

Faulkners Alley

EC1M5UD

Britton Street

WC2R0WF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WR

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BS

Finsbury Estate

EC1P1TG

Farringdon Road

WC1B3DY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SU

Farringdon Road

EC3A8PD

Farringdon Road

WC1X0JL

Margery Street

EC1V0HB

Northampton Square

WC1N3XX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LS

Farringdon Road

W1A7BP

Farringdon Road

W1A5GB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RP

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YA

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1RA

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RW

Rosebery Avenue

EC1P1GG

Clerkenwell

EC1P1XN

Farringdon Road

EC2P2TB

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BL

Clerkenwell

WC1X9BD

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1R1XR

Inglebert Street

WC1X9DE

King's Cross Road

WC1X0DN

Paragon Square

Data Sources

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