WC1R 4QH 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 4QH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (311 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4QH are sourced from Output Area E00004554 (shared with 200 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4QH.
309
36
£ 55,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4QH 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1R 4QH spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4QH. 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
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 4QH are high at 311 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
245 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis1.0 km
- Supersave Food & Wine1.0 km
- Central Food and Wine (retail)0.9 km
- Sun Rise & Co0.7 km
- + 240 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.8 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
805 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI1.0 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.9 km
- North Sea Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- Pitted Olive1.0 km
- Chicken Ranch1.0 km
- + 800 more
Takeaway Shop
214 nearby- BAB MANSOUR0.7 km
- Shuk0.8 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.3 km
- Pick and Cheese0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 209 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Amazon Fresh0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon1.0 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
- London Charing Cross1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4QH · Data under Open Government Licence