Postcode EC1R 0AL 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 0.3 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 25.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from EC1R 0AL.
Clerkenwell near EC1R 0AL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Gray's Inn Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 0AL.
In the EC1R 0AL postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 0AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grabo | Islington, EC1M 5SA | Walking directions to Grabo |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 174 St. John Street, Islington, London, EC1V 4DE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Brewhouse Yard, Islington, London, EC1V 4JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Gazzanos Italian Deli | Farringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3AL | Walking directions to The Gazzanos Italian Deli |
| 0.2 mi | Rima's Food & Wine | Exmouth Market, Islington, EC1R 4QE | Walking directions to Rima's Food & Wine |
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 EC1R 0AL, 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 EC1R 0AL 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 EC1R 0AL 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 EC1R 0AL, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Dallington School and Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1R 0AL is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 417 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.
EC1R 0AL 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 EC1R 0AL 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).