Clerkenwell Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1R 5DQ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 5EE, EC1R 5EQ, EC1R 5DB, EC1N 7SN, EC1N 7TY, EC1R 5DH, EC1R 5LP, EC1R 4PG, EC1N 7UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 5DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 54.7% | 59% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 23% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 40.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 20% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 17.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 45.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 20.1% | 23% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 42.9% | 35.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 54.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 54.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 15.9% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 53.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 36.5% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 26.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.7% | 5% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clerkenwell Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Holborn & Covent Garden average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Cavendish Mansions Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-12-19 | £363,451 |
| Flat 20 Cavendish Mansions Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-11-11 | £354,798 |
| Flat 2 Cavendish Mansions Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-09-24 | £281,283 |
| Flat 33 Cavendish Mansions Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-10-16 | £299,719 |
| Flat 40 Cavendish Mansions Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-10-23 | £356,048 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 5DQ 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 657 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 | 1,765 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 | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 3,834 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 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 987 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 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,472 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 | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,212 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 | 481 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 602 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Of Falafel | 166-168 Clerkenwell Road | 23 yd | |
| FIDELIO | 91-95 Clerkenwell Road | 74 yd | |
| Tohbang Korean Restaurant | 164 Clerkenwell Road | 82 yd | |
| Pizzeria Malletti | 174-176 Clerkenwell Road | 84 yd | |
| LA CASETTA | 160 Clerkenwell Road | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 44 yd | |
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 103 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 129 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Grey | 2 Theobald's Road | 140 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zabardast | 170 Clerkenwell Road | 83 yd | |
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 90 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 93 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 108 Gray's Inn Road | 108 yd | |
| Subway | 95 Leather Lane | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 141 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 156 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 423 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 473 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 507 yd | |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 596 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.