Clerkenwell Road is in London and in Camden district. EC1R 5DU 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 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 4PA, EC1R 5DX, EC1R 5AB, EC1R 5DH, EC1R 5DW, EC1R 4PG, EC1R 5EQ, EC1N 7SN, EC1N 7TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 5DU 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 5DU, 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 336.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% 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 20 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 125th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164A Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2024-06-24 | £1,424,539 |
| 164A Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2018-11-02 | £1,761,624 |
| 160 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,570,000 | 2018-03-13 | £1,409,700 |
| 160 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2017-05-31 | £36,555 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 5DU 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 | 846 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 | 1,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 241 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 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,275 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 673 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 | 681 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2 yd | |
| Tohbang Korean Restaurant | 164 Clerkenwell Road | 2 yd | |
| FIDELIO | 91-95 Clerkenwell Road | 43 yd | |
| Brothers Cafe | 99 Leather Lane | 66 yd | |
| Ngon Ngon | 144 Clerkenwell Road | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 19 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 54 yd | |
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 119 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 150 yd | |
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 8 yd | |
| Subway | 95 Leather Lane | 71 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 99 yd | |
| DAD | 7 Warner Yard | 100 yd | |
| Greggs | 81 Leather Lane | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 73 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 224 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 433 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 466 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 202 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 423 yd | |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 612 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.