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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

EC2P2FZ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5QL

Benjamin Street

EC1R0DW

Peartree Court

EC1R1XR

Inglebert Street

EC1R1XW

Myddelton Passage

EC1R3EA

Farringdon Road

EC1V7JA

Wynyatt Street

EC1V7NH

Rawstorne Street

WC1X9PN

Wharton Street

WC1X9RA

Great Percy Street

EC1R0DG

Woodbridge Street

WC1X9AT

Lloyd Baker Street

EC1R0AS

Clerkenwell Close

EC1P1DD

Farringdon Road

W1A7ZW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1LQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HU

Farringdon Road

WC1B3LW

Great Russell Street

EC1R3BT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1TS

Farringdon Road

WC2R0WF

Farringdon Road

EC1M5TX

Britton Street

W1A6PW

Farringdon Road

EC1R0EX

Woodbridge Street

W1A8XT

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BF

Cowcross Street

W1A3YX

Farringdon Road

EC1M6AL

Cowcross Street

W1A6YT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QE

Farringdon Road

WC1B3WE

Farringdon Road

WC2B5UN

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9LA

Clerkenwell

EC2P2TA

Clerkenwell

EC1M6BY

Cowcross Street

EC1R0BW

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R1AF

Chadwell Mews

EC1R1XY

Mylne Street

EC1R4QP

Exmouth Market

EC1V4NG

St John Street

N19LX

Claremont Square

EC1P1WN

Farringdon Road

WC1X0DN

Paragon Square

WC1X0ES

Wilmington Square

WC1X9BH

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9EG

Penton Rise

WC1X9HG

Cruikshank Street

EC2M4XE

Farringdon Road

EC1V4AE

St John's Square

EC1R5AD

Clerkenwell

WC2A3PT

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NJ

Clerkenwell

EC1M5HD

Briset Street

EC2M4WN

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HB

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BD

Farringdon Lane

EC1P1BB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1ZA

Farringdon Road

EC1R4TY

Gloucester Way

EC1P1GW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1XY

Farringdon Road

EC1V4QJ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1YN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1EF

Farringdon Road

W1W8YR

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0AG

Clerkenwell Close

EC1R1UA

Myddelton Street

EC1R1UY

Arlington Way

EC1R1XS

Amwell Street

EC1R3AX

Farringdon Lane

EC1R4TL

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4UP

Rosebery Avenue

EC1R4UR

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V4JF

St Johns Square

EC1V7JD

Goswell Road

WC1X9EB

Penton Rise

WC1X9HA

Cruikshank Street

WC1X0FE

Clerkenwell

WC1X9EH

Penton Rise

W1A6EE

Farringdon Road

W1A5ZP

Clerkenwell

EC1P1QY

Farringdon Road

EC1V0HH

Sebastian Street

EC1A1DN

Farringdon Road

W1A4US

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UF

Farringdon Road

EC4P4NR

Clerkenwell

W1A7ZX

Clerkenwell

W1A7BZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NZ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1LS

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JB

Clerkenwell

W1A2JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SB

Clerkenwell

EC1R3DE

Clerkenwell

EC2P2QE

Farringdon Road

Data Sources

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