WC1R 4BW is an active urban area on Jockey S Fields, 0.1km from Gray's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC1R 4BW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOCKEY S FIELDS, WC1R 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOCKEY S FIELDS, WC1R 4BW.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WC1R 4BW is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4BW. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1R 4BW are high at 204 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
212 nearby- Metro Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Boots UK0.7 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
- Science In Sport0.6 km
- + 207 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- CLINK 2611.0 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel1.0 km
- The Tavistock Hotel1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
643 nearby- CANTON TASTE0.9 km
- Sen Viet1.0 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.9 km
- North Sea Fish Restaurant0.9 km
- Pitted Olive0.9 km
- + 638 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
- + 114 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- TESCO0.3 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Assenheims 560.9 km
- Pick and Cheese1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- STUDIO 1080.2 km
- Tacobell0.5 km
- + 175 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- London Kings Cross1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4BW · Data under Open Government Licence