WC1R 4LL is an active urban area on Bedford Row, 0.2km 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 4LL 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 (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £850k, down 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4LL are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD ROW, WC1R 4LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD ROW, WC1R 4LL.
245
37
£ 55,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4LL 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 4LL 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. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4LL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 850,000
6 sales · Mean £ 781,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1R 4LL are high at 234 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
228 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Godiva0.9 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Boots UK0.7 km
- + 223 more
Pub, NightClub
130 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
- Cafe Kick0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
720 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.9 km
- PHO GA0.9 km
- The Kolossi0.9 km
- + 715 more
Takeaway Shop
206 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street1.0 km
- Assenheims 560.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- + 201 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- TESCO0.2 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.7 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.6 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- London Blackfriars1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4LL · Data under Open Government Licence