Postcode Analysis Camden, London

RED LION STREET, WC1R 4NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LION STREET, WC1R 4NA.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1R 4NA 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC1R 4NA 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1R 4NA is an active urban area on Red Lion Street, 0.3km from Lincoln'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 4NA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (240 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4NA are sourced from Output Area E00004524 (shared with 577 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4NA. 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

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 577,500

2 sales · Mean £ 577,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1R 4NA are high at 240 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.

Other theft458
Theft from the person349
Anti-social behaviour341
Violence and sexual offences320
Shoplifting237

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

236 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.5 km
  • INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD0.4 km
  • The Paper Shop0.4 km
  • Zamaz plc0.4 km
  • + 231 more
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Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.3 km
  • + 118 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

772 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.9 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa1.0 km
  • The Kolossi1.0 km
  • La Goccia Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 767 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

209 nearby
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.4 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.4 km
  • Zabardast0.5 km
  • ITSU0.8 km
  • Punk Pasta0.7 km
  • + 204 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tian Tian Market0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.6 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.3 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.5 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km