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EC1R 4AE

Spencer Street

Clerkenwell

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Detailed insights for EC1R 4AE

Overview

Postcode EC1R 4AE 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 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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
158
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.4%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from EC1R 4AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1R 4AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1R 4AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1R 4AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.3 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miGraham Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Graham Street Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
14,975.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.44(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.46(+54%)
Other theft
24.39(+113%)
Theft from the person
18.9(+101%)
Shoplifting
14.02(+40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
35.74%
Other White
70
22.95%
African
28
9.18%
Other
16
5.25%
Caribbean
13
4.26%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
51.97%
No qualifications
38
14.96%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.51%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
45%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.29%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.86%
Shared ownership
11
7.86%
Other social rented
9
6.43%
Total households: 140

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 4AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 4AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026Flat 30, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£595,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 18, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£535,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 25, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£600,000
10 Jun 202615, Wynyatt Street, London, EC1V 7HUTerracedFreehold£1,380,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 3, Southwood Court, Wynyatt Street, London, EC1V 7HXFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the EC1R 4AE postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1R 4AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableCity UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMoreland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 4AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1R 4AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local301 St. John Street, London, EC1R 4AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miKup Cake ExpressSt. John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NTWalking directions to Kup Cake Express
0.1 miNisa LocalIslington, EC1V 4PDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miBest-oneGoswell Road, Islington, EC1V 7JJWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 mi4You Express1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UXWalking directions to 4You Express

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 EC1R 4AE, 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 022CE01002723
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1R 4AE

Is EC1R 4AE (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1R 4AE records about 158 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 EC1R 4AE?

The median sale price around EC1R 4AE 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 EC1R 4AE?

There are 20 schools close to EC1R 4AE, including Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding), City University (Good) and Moreland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1R 4AE?

The closest station to EC1R 4AE is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 560 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EC1R 4AE?

EC1R 4AE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1R 4AE (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1R 4AE 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).