Clerkenwell Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1R 5BL 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 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 3LL, EC1N 8QX, EC1R 5XB, EC1M 3JU, EC1R 3BU, EC1N 8RU, EC1N 8HP, EC1N 8JG, EC1N 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1R 5BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% 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 | 72.3% | 72.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 19.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.2% | 67.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 18.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 25.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around EC1R 5BL this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.3% | 74.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 66.1% | 58.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 57.9% | 42.3% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 23.2% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 17.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.2% 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 | 55.8% | 42.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 21.2% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clerkenwell Road was 1035.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.2% higher than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Clerkenwell Road has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 30th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Floor (East) 67 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £28,467 | 2018-09-25 | £26,914 |
| 65 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,175,000 | 2015-05-27 | £12,579,903 |
EC1R 5BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 5BL 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 | 204 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 80 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 68 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 965 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 | 1,896 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 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,718 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 | 3,842 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 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 321 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 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community 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 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,566 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 | 3,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 801 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 814 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETC Venues The Hatton | 51-53 Hatton Garden | 114 yd | |
| Sessions Arts Club | Sessions Arts Club, Third Floor, The Old Sessions House | 119 yd | |
| The Old Sessions House | The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green | 119 yd | |
| LILY'S DUMPLING | 58 Hatton Garden | 146 yd | |
| Vacherin by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Iceni Projects, Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 64 yd | |
| Ninth Ward London | Ninth Ward London, Ground Floor Front | 66 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, 29 Clerkenwell Green | 120 yd | |
| City Pride Public House | City Pride Public House, 28 Farringdon Lane | 125 yd | |
| The Betsey Trotwood | The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 55 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S | 65 Farringdon Road | 160 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 178 yd | |
| Burger Makers | Pitch 80, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 193 yd | |
| Mugen Japanese Restaurant | Pitch 59, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 200 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 234 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 397 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 86 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 91 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 212 yd | |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 451 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 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 | 24.3% |
| 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.