EC1A, covering the Clerkenwell and St John area of London, shows mixed performance indicators for investors. Over the past five years, property prices have declined at a rate of 0.8% annually, while rental yields have grown at 6.1% per annum, creating a divergence between capital and income returns. Population growth has been negligible at 0.1% over the same period. The district's trajectory score of 41.0 out of 100 places it at the 8th percentile nationally, reflecting average performance characteristics. Currently classified as in early gentrification stages, the area presents a supply-demand dynamic worth monitoring, though historical price weakness contrasts with rental growth strength.
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- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Clerkenwell · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
27 planning applications submitted in EC1A over the last six months.
- Submission of the Cultural Management Plan pursuant to Schedule 3 Paragraph 10.1 of the S106 Agreement dated 12 September 2023 (Planning Application Reference: 22/00867/FULMAJ).Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of fume extract arrangement, ventilation and kitchen extract arrangements pursuant to condition 33 and 34 of Planning Permission 19/01343/FULEIA dated 13.04.2023.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of Site Condition Survey pursuant to discharge of condition 18 of planning permission 25/01085/FULL dated 13.04.2026.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Clerkenwell (EC1A) common questions
Is Clerkenwell up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Clerkenwell (EC1A) as Early. Its trajectory score is 41/100 (Average), in the top 91% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Clerkenwell safe?
Clerkenwell has a safety score of 17/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Clerkenwell?
The average property price in Clerkenwell (EC1A) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Clerkenwell?
The median monthly rent in Clerkenwell (EC1A) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Clerkenwell?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Clerkenwell (EC1M), Clerkenwell (EC1N), Moorgate (EC2Y), St Pauls (EC4A). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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