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EC1R 4RW

Rosebery Avenue

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode EC1R 4RW 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 Farringdon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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
240
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from EC1R 4RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1R 4RW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1R 4RW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1R 4RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.3 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
6,305.6 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
119
36.62%
Other White
101
31.08%
Other
29
8.92%
Indian
17
5.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.08%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
231
79.11%
Level 3 (A level)
23
7.88%
No qualifications
20
6.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
2.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
1.71%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
52.35%
Owns outright
27
15.88%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.53%
Other social rented
14
8.24%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.88%
Total households: 170

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 4RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 4RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 2025Flat 2, 65, Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QLFlatsLeasehold£330,000
27 Mar 202616B, Tysoe Street, London, EC1R 4RQFlatsLeasehold£765,000
31 Oct 202584 - 86, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4QYOtherFreehold£1,250,000
11 May 2026Flat 3, 62 - 68, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RRFlatsLeasehold£1,360,000
02 Jun 2025Flat 5, 18 - 21, Wilmington Square, London, WC1X 0ERFlatsLeasehold£1,044,000

Schools

In the EC1R 4RW postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1R 4RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableCity UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChristopher Hatton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1R 4RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food1-7 Tysoe Street, London, EC1R 4SAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0 miRima's Food & WineExmouth Market, Islington, EC1R 4QEWalking directions to Rima's Food & Wine
0.1 miSadler's News67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SDWalking directions to Sadler's News
0.1 miThe Gazzanos Italian DeliFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ALWalking directions to The Gazzanos Italian Deli
0.2 miFarringdon MetroFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ASWalking directions to Farringdon Metro

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 4RW, 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 Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1R 4RW

Is EC1R 4RW (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1R 4RW 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 EC1R 4RW?

The median sale price around EC1R 4RW 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 4RW?

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

What is the nearest station to EC1R 4RW?

The closest station to EC1R 4RW is Farringdon in TfL zone 1, about 738 m away, serving the Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1R 4RW?

EC1R 4RW 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 EC1R 4RW (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

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