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N1 9LT

Claremont Close

Clerkenwell

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Detailed insights for N1 9LT

Overview

Postcode N1 9LT is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
57.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Pentonville has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.1%

Approximately 57.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from N1 9LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near N1 9LT 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 Angel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1 9LT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.7 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1 9LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.3 miJoseph Grimaldi ParkSmallWalking directions to Joseph Grimaldi Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
19,142.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.4(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.15(-38%)
Other theft
13.87(+21%)
Theft from the person
8.59(-8%)
Public order
7.93(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
51.49%
Other White
40
14.93%
Other
20
7.46%
Irish
11
4.1%
African
8
2.99%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
52.72%
No qualifications
36
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
55.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.14%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.71%
Owns outright
11
7.86%
Other social rented
2
1.43%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1 9LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202510, Claremont Close, London, N1 9LTFlatsLeasehold£571,580
20 Jan 202627B, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LPFlatsLeasehold£651,000
14 Nov 202529E, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LPFlatsLeasehold£760,000
08 May 202637B, Claremont Square, London, N1 9LSTerracedLeasehold£487,500
16 Sept 2025Flat 30, 43 - 53, Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1YDFlatsLeasehold£750,000

Schools

In the N1 9LT postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1 9LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1 9LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1 9LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi4You ExpressIslington, EC1V 4NJWalking directions to 4You Express
0.1 miAnji Orient19 Baron Street, London, N1 9ETWalking directions to Anji Orient
0.1 miAngel Food & Wine347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JNWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine
0.1 mi4You Express1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UXWalking directions to 4You Express
0.1 miIceland62-64 Chapel Market, Islington, London, N1 9ERWalking directions to Iceland

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 N1 9LT, 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)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021CE01002727
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N1 9LT

Is N1 9LT (Pentonville) safe?

The area around N1 9LT records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near N1 9LT?

The median sale price around N1 9LT in Pentonville is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1 9LT?

There are 20 schools close to N1 9LT, including The Gower School, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding) and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1 9LT?

The closest station to N1 9LT is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 275 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N1 9LT?

N1 9LT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1 9LT (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering N1 9LT 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).