Area360 logo

Find postcode

Clerkenwell

Interactive map displaying Clerkenwell

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

EC1P1RU

Farringdon Road

EC1V7NH

Rawstorne Street

EC1P1HB

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XT

Amwell Street

EC1P1TF

Clerkenwell

EC1M6BF

Cowcross Street

EC1R4SQ

Farringdon Road

EC1A1TU

Farringdon Road

WC1X0EW

Clerkenwell

EC2P2WR

Farringdon Road

EC1R1XN

River Street

EC4P4GU

Farringdon Road

WC1X9EU

Percy Circus

WC1A9TX

Clerkenwell

WC1X9QT

Great Percy Street

EC1P1HT

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ET

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BH

Farringdon Road

EC2N1JL

Farringdon Road

WC1X9DU

Kings Cross Road

EC1M5SX

Britton Street

EC1R3BJ

Farringdon Lane

EC1R0HH

Sekforde Street

EC1R4RJ

Rosebery Avenue

EC2P2PB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1AW

Farringdon Road

EC1R4SP

Rosebery Avenue

WC1X9DT

King's Cross Road

WC1X9DH

Kings Cross Road

W1A8BL

Farringdon Road

WC1A9UA

Clerkenwell

W1A2AG

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HY

Clerkenwell

W1A3SD

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZS

Farringdon Road

EC2P2RP

Farringdon Road

EC1R4UF

Hardwick Street

EC1P1EL

Farringdon Road

EC1R4RQ

Tysoe Street

EC1M6HA

Charterhouse Street

WC1X9EA

Penton Rise

EC1V4PE

St John Street

EC1P1UU

Farringdon Road

EC2P2HP

Farringdon Road

EC1V4JZ

St John Street

WC2H8YT

Farringdon Road

EC1R4PX

Exmouth Market

WC1X9AA

Lloyd Baker Street

W1A1XX

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1YS

Farringdon Road

WC1A9QL

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SL

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WQ

Clerkenwell

EC1P1QS

Clerkenwell

EC1R3BB

Farringdon Lane

EC1R0JG

Pine Street

EC1R4TN

Arlington Way

EC1P1WH

Farringdon Road

WC1H9WH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AQ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1QZ

Farringdon Road

EC2A1YF

Farringdon Road

EC1R4LQ

Coldbath Square

WC1A9PG

Farringdon Road

WC1X9ES

Percy Circus

EC1V4EX

St John Street

EC1R3BS

Farringdon Road

WC1X9HF

Cruikshank Street

W1A3XY

Farringdon Road

EC1M5RF

Clerkenwell

WC1A9LA

Clerkenwell

EC4P4JA

Farringdon Road

WC1X9EZ

Great Percy Street

WC1A9FD

Clerkenwell

WC1A9UP

Clerkenwell

WC1A9UB

Clerkenwell

EC1R0WW

Skinner Street

EC1V0HL

Northampton Square

EC1P1FY

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SN

Farringdon Road

WC1H9XA

Farringdon Road

EC1M6BP

Cowcross Street

EC1P1GW

Farringdon Road

EC3V9EX

Farringdon Road

EC1V0AJ

Northampton Square

W1A2JQ

Farringdon Road

EC1M5NR

Briset Street

EC1V7HU

Wynyatt Street

EC1M6DU

Britton Street

EC1V4PD

Clerkenwell

EC1R4SH

Rosebery Avenue

EC3P3AW

Farringdon Road

EC1P1GB

Farringdon Road

W1A4US

Farringdon Road

WC1X0HS

Margery Street

EC1R0LU

Kingsway Place

Data Sources

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