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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

EC1P1TU

Farringdon Road

EC1P1AY

Farringdon Road

EC1A1ZD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2BJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1WX

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SL

Farringdon Road

EC1M4NN

Clerkenwell

EC1M4BF

St John'S Lane

EC1M5UL

Britton Street

EC1R0BR

Gloucester Way

EC1R0BU

Bowling Green Lane

EC1R3BS

Farringdon Road

EC1R4QD

Exmouth Market

EC1R4TS

Spa Green Estate

N19LF

Pentonville Road

WC1X9DS

Kings Cross Road

EC1V4NB

Skinner Street

EC1P1PW

Farringdon Road

W1A2GL

Farringdon Road

EC1R3BL

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LS

Farringdon Road

W1A6XF

Farringdon Road

EC1A1UH

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ZP

Farringdon Road

EC1P1PN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1BJ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1HD

Farringdon Road

EC4A2WA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1UT

Farringdon Road

EC1P1ST

Farringdon Road

EC1P1JZ

Farringdon Road

EC1R0HF

Sekforde Street

W1A2HL

Farringdon Road

EC1A1AA

Clerkenwell

WC1H0XB

Farringdon Road

W1A2LQ

Farringdon Road

EC4P4JA

Farringdon Road

EC4P4HG

Farringdon Road

EC1V4AB

Clerkenwell

EC1M5UG

Britton Street

EC1R0HR

Skinner Street

EC1R0JY

Rosoman Place

EC1R0LU

Kingsway Place

EC1R3DR

Ray Street

EC1R4RX

Rosebery Avenue

EC1V0HN

Tompion Street

WC1X9PF

Granville Square

EC2P2SZ

Farringdon Road

EC1P1EU

Farringdon Road

EC2Y8ZB

Farringdon Road

WC1A9GL

Farringdon Road

EC3R6WB

Farringdon Road

EC1P1BP

Clerkenwell

EC1R0LT

Sans Walk

EC2R8LA

Farringdon Road

EC1P1SJ

Farringdon Road

EC2M1PF

Farringdon Road

W1A2ZP

Farringdon Road

WC1X9BQ

Clerkenwell

EC4P4FN

Farringdon Road

W1A3XY

Farringdon Road

EC4P4WL

Farringdon Road

W1A2AG

Farringdon Road

WC1A9TN

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WA

Farringdon Road

EC1V4RW

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WE

Clerkenwell

W1A7FA

Clerkenwell

EC2P2UH

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WT

Farringdon Road

W1A4EW

Farringdon Road

EC1M4BH

Clerkenwell

W1A1QD

Farringdon Road

EC2P2SH

Farringdon Road

EC1M3HE

Farringdon Road

EC1R0BS

Finsbury Estate

EC1R3DJ

Ray Street

EC1R4QE

Exmouth Market

EC1R4QL

Exmouth Market

EC1V0HD

Sebastian Street

EC1V0HL

Northampton Square

WC1X0EX

Yardley Street

WC1X0HR

Margery Street

WC1X9AA

Lloyd Baker Street

WC1X9EZ

Great Percy Street

EC1A1TB

Farringdon Road

EC1A1XF

Farringdon Road

EC1P1NH

Clerkenwell

EC1P1WJ

Farringdon Road

WC1X9QX

Great Percy Street

EC1A1YA

Farringdon Road

EC2A1WG

Farringdon Road

EC4P4LQ

Farringdon Road

EC1M4EB

Clerkenwell

EC1P1DF

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SR

Farringdon Road

W1A3SD

Farringdon Road

EC1A1YP

Farringdon Road

WC1A9SU

Farringdon Road

EC1M6DU

Britton Street

Data Sources

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