Postcode Analysis Camden, London

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

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

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Population

215

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1R 4RA 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
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1R 4RA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WC1R 4RA 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1R 4RA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £527k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4RA are sourced from Output Area E00004546 (shared with 65 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 4RA. 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

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian20.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 545,000

4 sales · Mean £ 615,000

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

Crime rates near WC1R 4RA are high at 275 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 theft463
Theft from the person366
Anti-social behaviour336
Violence and sexual offences321
Shoplifting239

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 Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.7 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

781 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.7 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.5 km
  • Warburg Institute1.0 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.9 km
  • Emmanuelle0.7 km
  • + 776 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

210 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • The Pequod 20160.7 km
  • Pick and Cheese0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • STUDIO 1080.1 km
  • + 205 more
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Retailers - Other

245 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Woburn Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise1.0 km
  • + 240 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • Me Hotel0.8 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • + 51 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 Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km
  • Holborn Underground Station0.2 km