Postcode Analysis Camden, London

RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4QG.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1R 4QG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WC1R 4QG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.1M. Property prices are trending up 44.9% year-on-year.

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

WC1R 4QG is an active urban area on Red Lion Square, 0.3km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1R 4QG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are high (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 44.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4QG are sourced from Output Area E00004554 (shared with 200 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 4QG. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian26.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 950,000

8 sales · Mean £ 946,875

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

Crime rates near WC1R 4QG are high at 300 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 theft607
Theft from the person473
Anti-social behaviour357
Violence and sexual offences342
Shoplifting204

school Local Schools

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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 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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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • Hudson's House0.8 km
  • Below Stone Nest1.0 km
  • Black Horse1.0 km
  • The Library Bar0.9 km
  • + 108 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

860 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute0.9 km
  • Emmanuelle0.8 km
  • First Class Cafe0.8 km
  • + 855 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

216 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • The Pequod 20160.7 km
  • Whipped London0.5 km
  • BEIRUT GARDEN0.5 km
  • Bibimbab Cafe0.5 km
  • + 211 more
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Retailers - Other

247 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
  • + 242 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

66 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • Grange Blooms Hotel0.5 km
  • Lancaster Hotel0.3 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
  • + 61 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon1.0 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Charing Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.1 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km