Postcode WC1A 9QW 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 Chancery Lane, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% 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 71 ft away from WC1A 9QW.
Clerkenwell near WC1A 9QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £735,000 (about £1,045 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,937,500 | £1,080 |
| Flats | 62 | £716,000 | £1,026 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £770,000 | £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 | £704,500 | £1,937,500 |
| 2026 | £650,500 | £1,743,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,084 | £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 | £1,022 | £1,103 |
| 2026 | £1,005 | £926 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the WC1A 9QW postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1A 9QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rosebury News | Mount Pleasant, Islington, EC1R 4SH | Walking directions to Rosebury News |
| 0.1 mi | The Gazzanos Italian Deli | Farringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3AL | Walking directions to The Gazzanos Italian Deli |
| 0.1 mi | Sadler's News | 67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SD | Walking directions to Sadler's News |
| 0.1 mi | Farringdon Metro | Farringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3AS | Walking directions to Farringdon Metro |
| 0.2 mi | Unique24.co.uk | Gray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1N 2LE | Walking directions to Unique24.co.uk |
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.
Elected local representatives for WC1A 9QW, 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 WC1A 9QW 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.
The median sale price around WC1A 9QW in Clerkenwell is £735,000 (about £1,045 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1A 9QW, including Christopher Hatton Primary School (Outstanding), St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1A 9QW is Chancery Lane in TfL zone 1, about 676 m away, serving the Central line.
WC1A 9QW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,070 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 WC1A 9QW 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.