Postcode Analysis Camden, London

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4PS 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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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

No single demographic signal dominates WC1R 4PS — age 36, 25% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.9M.

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

WC1R 4PS is an active urban area on Red Lion Street, 0.2km from Aldwych in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (230 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.9M.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4PS 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 4PS. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,900,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,900,000

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

Crime rates near WC1R 4PS are high at 230 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 theft429
Theft from the person348
Violence and sexual offences331
Anti-social behaviour316
Shoplifting237

school Local Schools

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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

230 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Patisserie Deux Amis1.0 km
  • Supersave Food & Wine1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.6 km
  • + 225 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • + 118 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

721 nearby
  • CHA CHI CHAI1.0 km
  • CHOPPALUNA1.0 km
  • North Sea Fish Restaurant1.0 km
  • Pitted Olive1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 716 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

204 nearby
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.3 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.4 km
  • Zabardast0.4 km
  • ITSU0.7 km
  • Punk Pasta0.7 km
  • + 199 more
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Supermarkets

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

54 nearby
  • The Imperial Hotel- & Affiliated Food Outlets0.6 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.5 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.4 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.6 km
  • Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S0.7 km
  • + 49 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 Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.3 km