Property profile

Flat 2171 Farringdon Road

Map showing Flat 2, 171 Farringdon Road, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£410,000

Flats sold in Clerkenwell

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Jul 2013
£367,500Change since last sale: +£44,000 (+12%)
Annualised change
+0.9% per yearIslington annualised change (flats) since 2013: +2.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,038 per sq ft
£980 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£58 per sq ft (−5.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Clerkenwell
£755,000Estimate vs local median: −£344,000 (−46%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Enclosed End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area39 m² / 420 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection26 Sept 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Jul 2013£367,500+47%
25 Aug 2006£249,995+61%
30 May 2000£155,000+57%
31 Mar 1998£99,000-

Local market

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Median price£796,500
Price per sq ft£1,045
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£559K – £1.1M

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £796,500 (about £1,045 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£1,937,500£1,162
Flats70£755,000£1,038

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clerkenwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£760,000£1,157,500
2017£760,000£2,180,000
2018£725,000£1,372,500
2019£649,999£1,250,000
2020£738,750£2,255,000
2021£682,500£2,150,000
2022£750,000£2,000,000
2023£999,875£1,630,000
2024£940,000£1,590,000
2025£709,500£2,225,000
2026£791,500£1,380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,064£1,097
2017£989£1,051
2018£1,005£1,091
2019£960£1,072
2020£983£1,156
2021£929£1,248
2022£976£1,315
2023£1,272£1,039
2024£1,069£1,166
2025£1,018£1,103
2026£1,038£1,085
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clerkenwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 3AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 3AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 2025Flat 4, 171, Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3ALFlatsLeasehold£395,000
25 Jun 2025161 - 165, Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3ALOtherFreehold£5,500,000
24 Apr 2026Flat 1, 5, Topham Street, London, EC1R 5HHFlatsLeasehold£530,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 4, 33 - 35, Topham Street, London, EC1R 5HHFlatsLeasehold£530,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 5, 33 - 35, Topham Street, London, EC1R 5HHFlatsLeasehold£610,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Flat 1, 171 Farringdon Road, LondonLeasehold74 m²£480,000 (2021)
Flat 3, 171 Farringdon Road, LondonLeasehold45 m²£335,000 (2022)
Flat 4, 171, Farringdon Road, LondonLeasehold39 m²£395,000 (2025)
Flat 5, 171, Farringdon Road, LondonLeasehold46 m²£99,000 (1998)
Flat 6, 171, Farringdon Road, LondonFreehold42 m²£200,000 (1999)

Area insights for EC1R 3AL

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Overview

Postcode EC1R 3AL is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 446.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Farringdon, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
447
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Clerkenwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 446.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from EC1R 3AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1R 3AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Farringdon located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1R 3AL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.4 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane
0.6 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1R 3AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.1 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.5 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
7,034.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
138.33(+1110%)
Theft from the person
121.16(+1192%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.96(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.48(+140%)
Shoplifting
62.4(+525%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
36.73%
Other White
86
35.1%
Indian
13
5.31%
Chinese
12
4.9%
Irish
7
2.86%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
74.89%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.96%
No qualifications
6
2.64%
Other
6
2.64%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
53.49%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.71%
Owns outright
21
16.28%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.98%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the EC1R 3AL postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1R 3AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChristopher Hatton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 3AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1R 3AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Gazzanos Italian DeliFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ALWalking directions to The Gazzanos Italian Deli
0 miRosebury NewsColdbath Square, Islington, EC1R 4RNWalking directions to Rosebury News
0.1 miSadler's News67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SDWalking directions to Sadler's News
0.1 miRima's Food & WineExmouth Market, Islington, EC1R 4QEWalking directions to Rima's Food & Wine
0.1 miKensons News & WineWhite Bear Yd, Camden, EC1R 5AAWalking directions to Kensons News & Wine