Farringdon & Clerkenwell
Bordering the City of London and Islington, with the West End within easy reach, Farringdon & Clerkenwell occupy a particularly well-connected corner of central London. Historic streets, former workshops and warehouses meet some of the capital’s best restaurants, markets and nightlife, while Clerkenwell Green and Exmouth Market retain a laid back village-like feel.
Old Soul, Modern Rhythm
Clerkenwell has been evolving for centuries. Named after the medieval Clerks’ Well, its monasteries and religious houses were later joined by workshops specialising in clockmaking, printing, jewellery and other skilled trades. Today, those layers survive in landmarks such as St John’s Gate and the Charterhouse, alongside converted warehouses, architectural studios, restaurants and characterful homes.
Farringdon has a slightly different energy. Smithfield, old pubs, acclaimed restaurants and late-night institutions such as Fabric give it a more urban rhythm, while Farringdon Station brings Elizabeth line, Thameslink and Underground services together at one of London’s best-connected transport hubs.
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Why Farringdon & Clerkenwell?
Clerkenwell feels reassuringly local for somewhere so central. Clerkenwell Green remains its historic heart, with narrow streets, old pubs and handsome period buildings, while nearby Exmouth Market has a proper village rhythm of cafés, pavement tables and independent businesses, anchored by longstanding favourites Moro and Morito.
Two Neighbourhoods, Equal in Character
Farringdon feels busier and more urban. Smithfield and St. JOHN bring plenty of old-London character, while Leather Lane’s lively weekday street-food market stretches west towards Hatton Garden. From Farringdon Station, exceptionally good rail and Underground connections put the City, West End, north London and Heathrow within particularly easy reach.
Well Well Well
Clerkenwell takes its name from the Clerks’ Well, traditionally associated with medieval parish clerks performing religious plays nearby.
Market Forces
Exmouth Market pairs cafés, restaurants and pavement life with weekday traders, while Leather Lane offers a faster-paced lunchtime scene, with street-food stalls serving flavours from around the world.
Holy Moly
Tucked away on Britton Street, The Holy Tavern occupies one of Clerkenwell’s most atmospheric historic buildings — a handsome old merchant’s house whose intimate rooms feel entirely at home in this corner of EC1.
After Dark
Opened opposite Smithfield in 1999, Fabric transformed former cold-storage spaces into one of London’s defining and globally renowned electronic music venues.
Kings Cross
Once a gritty transport interchange, King’s Cross has re-emerged as one of London’s most exciting and liveable neighbourhoods. Today, it’s a curated mix of waterside calm, cutting-edge design, and tech-fuelled ambition — all orbiting the buzz of Granary Square and the Regent’s Canal. Expect heritage architecture and hyper-modern thinking in equal measure. From cobbled lanes and listed gasholders to the sweeping curves of Heatherwick Studio’s Coal Drops Yard, there’s no other district in the capital with quite this energy.
Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is a little slice of bohemian paradise in the heart of London, historic streets lined with handsome Georgian townhouses, leafy garden squares and a vibe that oozes culture & creativity.
Holborn & St. Giles
Holborn is the gateway from the City of London to the West End and home to the UK’s legal profession. Situated around the grand garden square of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it’s home to many top law firms, barrister’s chambers and the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Covent Garden
One of London’s most iconic and recognisable destinations, perhaps from the outsider’s perspective nothing more than a hub for tourists, shoppers, theatre goers or opera aficionados, but scratch the surface and there is so much more to discover about this thriving community…
Seven Dials
Seven Dials is a charm-packed lifestyle & gastronomy hub connecting Covent Garden with Soho, defined by seven characterful cobbled streets radiating from the unmistakable sundial dating from the 1690’s.
Soho
Soho is surely the epitome of London life, the beating heart of the West End, a vibrant enclave where history, creativity and a sense of rebellion collide to create a truly original and unrivalled neighbourhood. Globally recognised for its bohemian spirit, Soho has been a haunt for artists, writers, poets and musicians for centuries. Modern Soho is a paradise for creatives, culture vultures, foodies and night owls.
Fitzrovia
Bordering Soho immediately to the north of Oxford Street, Fitzrovia is an historic yet thoroughly modern neighbourhood, full of creativity and a fantastic community spirit with residents fiercely protective of its individuality – locals fought hard against the attempted ‘re-branding’ of the area to Noho in the early 2000’s. Make no mistake, this is no poor relation to Soho, if anything, Fitzrovia is the cool and sophisticated sibling…
Bankside
Located opposite the City of London, Bankside is culture-rich and superbly connected, balancing the energy of the South Bank with a slightly slower rhythm through its mix of historic lanes, former industrial buildings and modern development. Defined by its river frontage and choice of crossings: Millennium, Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge all link directly to the Square Mile.
Borough
Borough is one of central London’s most vibrant and historic neighbourhoods, where the energy of the city meets the charm of centuries-old streets. As the locals will tell you, Borough is more than just a destination — it’s a way of life!
South Bank
A stretch of Thames riverfront facing Westminster between Lambeth Bridge to the West and Blackfriars Bridge to the East, London’s South Bank is a cultural hotspot just a stone’s throw from the West End and fast becoming one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods.
Elephant & Castle
Long seen as a major crossroads of the capital, Elephant & Castle is fast becoming one of London’s most ambitious regeneration zones, evolving into a vibrant destination in its own right. With a creative pulse, green open spaces and a growing mix of independent businesses, it offers an authentic, community-driven lifestyle in Zone 1.
Deptford
Once the heart of London’s shipbuilding industry, Deptford blends its maritime past with a distinctly modern edge. Artists’ studios sit alongside coffee roasteries, while heritage warehouses and railway arches house lively bars, galleries and record shops. Moments from the Thames and within easy reach of Greenwich, this is a neighbourhood with both grit and grace — alive with local energy yet softened by pockets of greenery and calm, from the open space of Deptford Park to the riverside lawns of the Master Shipwright’s House.
Our Picks
Bowling Green Lane,
Clerkenwell EC1
Set within a contemporary scheme by award winning developers Marldon, this bright and modern two bedroom, two bathroom second floor apartment offers bright, well-planned living space plus a private wraparound terrace, moments from Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell Green and Farringdon.
£795,000
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Sweeps Building,
Leather Lane EC1
Designed by award-winning architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, this bright three bedroom loft apartment is steeped in history having been formerly a bullion refinery. The apartment boasts original features, a private terrace and a modern decor throughout. Available from September, furnished.
£1,100 pw
Read more Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
Exclusively available to rent, a selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two handsome and historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished.
£450 pw
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Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
This smart one bedroom apartment in Bloomsbury makes for the ideal central London home, within striking distance of the City, King’s Cross and the West End. Featuring a modern interior with wooden floors and a contemporary shower room. Available early September, furnished.
£595 pw
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Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
A selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished, prices from £395 per week.
£695 pw
Read more Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
A selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished, prices from £395 per week.
£395 pw
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Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
A selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished, prices from £395 per week.
£795 pw
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Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
Exclusively available to rent, a selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two handsome and historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished.
£600 pw
Read more Doughty Street,
Bloomsbury WC1
A selection of 16 recently refurbished studios, flats and apartments spread across two historic townhouses within the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, providing easy access to both the City and the West End of London. Available from September, fully furnished, prices from £395 per week.
£695 pw
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Triptych,
Bankside SE1
Triptych Bankside is a sculptural architectural landmark moments from Tate Modern & the Thames, designed by renowned architecture practice Squire & Partners. Light-filled apartments with private terraces meet thoughtful amenities & indie cafés — an easy, creative base in the heart of central London
£3,145,000
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Triptych,
Bankside SE1
A brand new three bedroom lateral apartment located on the 10th floor of Triptych Bankside, a sculptural architectural landmark moments from Tate Modern and the Thames, with light-filled apartments, private terraces and extensive amenities, all designed by renowned architects Squire & Partners
£2,995,000
Read more Triptych,
Bankside SE1
Triptych Bankside is a sculptural architectural landmark moments from Tate Modern and the Thames, designed by renowned architects Squire & Partners. Light-filled apartments with private terraces meet thoughtful amenities and indie cafés – an easy, creative base in the heart of central London
£2,450,000
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