WC1R 4AQ is an active urban area located 0.3km from Gray's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1R 4AQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (247 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1R 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1R 4AQ.
215
42
£ 55,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4AQ 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1R 4AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4AQ. The average age is 42.2. 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 4AQ are high at 247 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
236 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.8 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.5 km
- Venchi0.8 km
- + 231 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
- The Old Nick0.1 km
- The Square Pig0.1 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Me Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.5 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
768 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
- Fields Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- Homeslice0.8 km
- + 763 more
Takeaway Shop
207 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.8 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
- + 202 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- TESCO0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- + 14 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 Station0.2 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
- Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4AQ · Data under Open Government Licence