Clerkenwell Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1R 5AB is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 5DX, EC1R 5DU, EC1R 4PA, EC1R 5DW, EC1R 5DP, EC1R 5BD, EC1R 5EN, EC1R 5DH, EC1R 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 5AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.7% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.3% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC1R 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.5% | 67% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 19.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 13.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 18.4% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 49.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 11.5% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 67.5% | 58% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 49.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 49.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 23.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 13.2% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clerkenwell Road was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clerkenwell Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 128th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,300,000 | 2013-11-27 | £12,005,563 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 5AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 8 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 678 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 962 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA CASETTA | 160 Clerkenwell Road | 28 yd | |
| Tohbang Korean Restaurant | 164 Clerkenwell Road | 32 yd | |
| Ngon Ngon | 144 Clerkenwell Road | 60 yd | |
| FIDELIO | 91-95 Clerkenwell Road | 60 yd | |
| Brothers Cafe | 99 Leather Lane | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 11 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 42 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 137 yd | |
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 148 yd | |
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 24 yd | |
| Subway | 95 Leather Lane | 66 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 69 yd | |
| DAD | 7 Warner Yard | 104 yd | |
| LEBANESE GRILL EXPRESS | 84 Leather Lane | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 43 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 412 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 480 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 172 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 393 yd | |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 504 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 637 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.