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EC1M 4NJ

St John Street

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode EC1M 4NJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
447
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from EC1M 4NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1M 4NJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1M 4NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.2 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.5 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1M 4NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miFortune Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Fortune Street Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
6,025.1 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
150
34.64%
Other White
115
26.56%
Chinese
39
9.01%
Indian
25
5.77%
African
14
3.23%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
232
55.37%
Level 3 (A level)
142
33.89%
Other
23
5.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
4.06%
No qualifications
3
0.72%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.31%
Owns outright
23
14.74%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.05%
Other social rented
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,050
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£527K – £1.2M

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 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
Terraced9£1,650,000£1,162
Flats58£716,000£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£700,000£1,937,500
2026£718,000£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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 4NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 4NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202565 - 67, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANOtherFreehold£3,100,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 4, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£500,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 2, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£575,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 3, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4ANFlatsLeasehold£575,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 2, 88A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4EHFlatsLeasehold£800,000

Schools

In the EC1M 4NJ postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1M 4NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableDallington SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 4NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1M 4NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCo-op FoodTurnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miGraboIslington, EC1M 5SAWalking directions to Grabo
0.2 miTesco Express1 Brewhouse Yard, Islington, London, EC1V 4JDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWaitrose174 St. John Street, Islington, London, EC1V 4DEWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1M 4NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giulio Ferrini

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jara Falkenburg

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ruth Hayes

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardClerkenwellE05013702
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ClerkenwellE02000575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 022DE01002724
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1M 4NJ

Is EC1M 4NJ (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1M 4NJ records about 447 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EC1M 4NJ?

The median sale price around EC1M 4NJ in Clerkenwell is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1M 4NJ?

There are 20 schools close to EC1M 4NJ, including Charterhouse Square School, Dallington School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1M 4NJ?

The closest station to EC1M 4NJ is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 267 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1M 4NJ?

EC1M 4NJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1M 4NJ (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 4NJ is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).