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EC1M 6PR

Charterhouse Street

Clerkenwell

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Detailed insights for EC1M 6PR

Overview

Postcode EC1M 6PR 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.

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
Medium

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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from EC1M 6PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1M 6PR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1M 6PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.3 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.4 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1M 6PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.5 miLincoln's InnSmallWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard

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 6PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 6PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202594, Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6BHOtherFreehold£1,900,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 15, 25 - 27, Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HAFlatsLeasehold£515,000
29 May 2026Flat 19, 11 - 12, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JRFlatsLeasehold£525,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 11, 8, Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QDFlatsLeasehold£380,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 6, 10, Eagle Court, London, EC1M 5QDFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the EC1M 6PR postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1M 6PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 6PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1M 6PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCity of London, EC1M 6ARWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express10 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local17-23 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miCo-op FoodTurnmill Street, Islington, EC1M 5QPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miFarringdon Road Post Office39-41 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3JBWalking directions to Farringdon Road Post Office

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 6PR, 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 6PR

Is EC1M 6PR (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1M 6PR 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 6PR?

The median sale price around EC1M 6PR 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 6PR?

There are 20 schools close to EC1M 6PR, including Charterhouse Square School, St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good) and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1M 6PR?

The closest station to EC1M 6PR is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 145 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1M 6PR?

EC1M 6PR 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 6PR (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1M 6PR 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).