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EC1P 1SD

Farringdon Road

Clerkenwell

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Detailed insights for EC1P 1SD

Overview

Postcode EC1P 1SD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 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
240
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.3%

Approximately 51.3% 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 71 ft away from EC1P 1SD.

Flood risk

N/A

Clerkenwell near EC1P 1SD 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 Chancery Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1P 1SD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane
0.4 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.6 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1P 1SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.2 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
3,273.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
83.58(+631%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.85(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.68(+85%)
Theft from the person
43.25(+361%)
Burglary
15.2(+178%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
44.96%
Other White
43
18.07%
Other
34
14.29%
Bangladeshi
10
4.2%
African
7
2.94%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
51.76%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.57%
No qualifications
26
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.53%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.24%
Other social rented
23
20.35%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.39%
Owns outright
8
7.08%
Total households: 113

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the EC1P 1SD postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1P 1SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChristopher Hatton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided 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 EC1P 1SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1P 1SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRosebury NewsColdbath Square, Islington, EC1R 4RNWalking directions to Rosebury News
0.1 miThe Gazzanos Italian DeliFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ALWalking directions to The Gazzanos Italian Deli
0.1 miSadler's News67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SDWalking directions to Sadler's News
0.1 miFarringdon MetroFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ASWalking directions to Farringdon Metro
0.2 miUnique24.co.ukGray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1N 2LEWalking directions to Unique24.co.uk

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 EC1P 1SD, 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 022FE01002726
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-08-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1P 1SD

Is EC1P 1SD (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1P 1SD records about 240 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 EC1P 1SD?

The median sale price around EC1P 1SD 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 EC1P 1SD?

There are 20 schools close to EC1P 1SD, including Christopher Hatton Primary School (Outstanding), St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1P 1SD?

The closest station to EC1P 1SD is Chancery Lane in TfL zone 1, about 676 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around EC1P 1SD?

EC1P 1SD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,280 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1P 1SD (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1P 1SD 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).