Postcode EC1R 1YJ 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 159.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.
Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from EC1R 1YJ.
Clerkenwell near EC1R 1YJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.3 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Andrew's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Andrew's Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £714,500 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 68 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Clerkenwell
In the EC1R 1YJ postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 1YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 301 St. John Street, London, EC1R 4AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kup Cake Express | St. John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NT | Walking directions to Kup Cake Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Islington, EC1V 4PD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1-7 Tysoe Street, London, EC1R 4SA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.