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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

EC1P1UZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WR

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EG

Wilmington Square

WC1X9EA

Penton Rise

WC1X9PH

Wharton Cottages

W1A6AF

Clerkenwell

EC1P1HX

Farringdon Road

W1A7PQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QP

Clerkenwell

EC1M4NH

St John's Square

EC1P1LF

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WH

Farringdon Road

EC1M4DS

St John's Place

EC2M4XB

Farringdon Road

W1A7TB

Farringdon Road

WC1V7PS

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WP

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UJ

Britton Street

W1A5YU

Farringdon Road

EC3P3BE

Farringdon Road

EC1Y8WT

Clerkenwell

EC1M6DS

Clerkenwell

EC1R3AU

Farringdon Lane

W1A3YZ

Farringdon Road

W1A3FG

Farringdon Road

EC3P3DJ

Farringdon Road

W1A2JS

Farringdon Road

EC2A4RR

Farringdon Road

EC1A1BB

Calthorpe Street

EC1M6BP

Cowcross Street

EC1R0BH

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R0DB

Aylesbury Street

EC1R0HP

Woodbridge Street

EC1R0JQ

Pine Street

EC1R4PX

Exmouth Market

EC1R4RP

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4SN

Rosebery Avenue

WC1X0FG

Postal Way

EC1M5UD

Britton Street

EC2P2HP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RT

Farringdon Road

W1A5XQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UP

Farringdon Road

EC1V3XZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LP

Clerkenwell

EC2M4WF

Farringdon Road

W1A8UP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GF

Farringdon Road

W1A6NR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1DJ

Farringdon Road

W1A6FL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NN

Farringdon Road

EC2M2TJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QH

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ER

Clerkenwell

EC1P1XS

Clerkenwell

W1A1ER

Farringdon Road

WC1A9RH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TN

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9NL

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UD

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AF

Sans Walk

EC1R0AN

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R0BB

Roberts Place

EC1R0ET

Aylesbury Street

EC1R1UL

Amwell Street

EC1R1UT

Amwell Street

EC1R3DD

Bakers Yard

EC1R4RW

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V4JZ

St John Street

EC1V4NW

Skinner Street

N19LG

Pentonville Road

EC1A1ZG

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DS

Easton Street

WC1X0JG

Margery Street

WC1X9HF

Cruikshank Street

W1A8DA

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PY

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ES

Farringdon Road

W1A1AP

Farringdon Road

EC4R9LE

Farringdon Road

EC1R4WW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SW

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XA

Arlington Way

EC4P4BZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5AD

Britton Street

EC1P1SX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZE

Farringdon Road

WC1A9BF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1FG

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JG

St John's Square

EC1M4DA

St John's Square

EC1P1YB

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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