WC1R 4PA is an active urban area on Red Lion Street, 0.3km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1R 4PA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4PA are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED LION STREET, WC1R 4PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LION STREET, WC1R 4PA.
215
42
£ 55,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4PA 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
With 53% social renting, WC1R 4PA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4PA. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1R 4PA are high at 252 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
233 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis1.0 km
- Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.8 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 228 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.6 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.9 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings1.0 km
- The Old Nick0.1 km
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
752 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI1.0 km
- CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.8 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.5 km
- Fields Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
- + 747 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Me Hotel0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.4 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.5 km
- Buckingham Hotel0.5 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
207 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.8 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.9 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 Cross1.3 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4PA · Data under Open Government Licence