Postcode EC1M 5AD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.
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.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 446.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC1M 5AD.
Clerkenwell near EC1M 5AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farringdon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.5 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fortune Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Fortune Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £1,650,000 | £1,162 |
| Flats | 58 | £716,000 | £1,038 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 5AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 11, 8, Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, 10, Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | Flat 9, 10, Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 65 - 67, St John Street, London, EC1M 4AN | Other | Freehold | £3,100,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Flat 3, 57A, St John Street, London, EC1M 4AN | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 |
In the EC1M 5AD postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 5AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Turnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Grabo | Islington, EC1M 5SA | Walking directions to Grabo |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43-45 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3JB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Farringdon Road Post Office | 39-41 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3JB | Walking directions to Farringdon Road Post Office |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1M 5AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giulio Ferrini
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Jara Falkenburg
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ruth Hayes
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1M 5AD 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.
The median sale price around EC1M 5AD in Clerkenwell is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1M 5AD, including Charterhouse Square School, Dallington School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1M 5AD is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 186 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.
EC1M 5AD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 5AD 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).