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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

EC3P3BX

Farringdon Road

EC3A3AA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TL

Farringdon Road

EC4N8YB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XH

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EY

Farringdon Road

EC4P4DU

Farringdon Road

EC1A4JB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9JE

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UL

Amwell Street

EC1P1AY

Farringdon Road

WC1X9AT

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1P1SG

Farringdon Road

EC1R3DP

Crawford Passage

EC2P2JZ

Farringdon Road

EC2P2QX

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TA

Farringdon Road

W1A0BL

Farringdon Road

W1A5AF

Clerkenwell

EC1M6DH

Cowcross Street

EC1P1FD

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JJ

St Johns Square

EC1P1FG

Farringdon Road

EC1R1YB

Myddelton Square

EC2A1XP

Farringdon Road

EC1V7HD

Goswell Road

EC1R5EF

Herbal Hill

EC1P1UN

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AP

Farringdon Road

W1A2HL

Farringdon Road

EC3P3ES

Clerkenwell

EC1A1UH

Farringdon Road

W1A2JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UQ

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TL

Clerkenwell

EC4P4LW

Farringdon Road

W1A4UD

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BW

Greenhill Rents

EC3R6WB

Farringdon Road

EC1V0EP

Tompion Street

WC2B4EJ

Farringdon Road

W1A1AP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GD

Farringdon Road

EC1M5UA

Britton Street

EC1P1RD

Clerkenwell

EC1P1TD

Farringdon Road

EC1R0DW

Peartree Court

EC1R3JT

Farringdon Road

W1A3ND

Farringdon Road

EC1P1RE

Farringdon Road

EC1R5HH

Topham Street

EC2P2QJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GJ

Farringdon Road

N19LF

Pentonville Road

WC1X9AP

Lloyd Street

EC1R3AL

Farringdon Road

EC1R0LP

Pine Street

EC1P1SW

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XA

Arlington Way

EC2P2UN

Clerkenwell

WC1X9AB

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1V0ER

Tompion Street

W1A6GT

Farringdon Road

EC1R1UQ

Amwell Street

EC2P2RS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PT

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QA

Kings Cross Road

EC1M5UY

Britton Street

EC2P2TL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4FN

Farringdon Road

EC2M1PG

Farringdon Road

WC1X9PA

Wharton Street

EC1A1WZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0JX

Rosoman Place

EC1V4AB

Clerkenwell

EC1V4JY

St John Street

WC1X0JH

Margery Street

EC1V0HG

Berry Place

W1W8YS

Farringdon Road

EC1V4NG

St John Street

EC1P1WD

Farringdon Road

EC1Y2WH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HA

Farringdon Road

EC1V0HD

Sebastian Street

EC1V4JP

Jerusalem Passage

W1A4UR

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DQ

Cowcross Street

EC1P1JF

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BE

Sekforde Street

EC1P1FA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EE

Farringdon Road

EC1R3AN

Farringdon Lane

W1A1QD

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RR

Rosebery Avenue

EC1A1XH

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YA

Farringdon Road

EC2P2UP

Clerkenwell

Data Sources

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