WC1R 4RB 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £727k, down 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1R 4RB 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 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4RB.
309
36
£ 55,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1R 4RB 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
WC1R 4RB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £727k. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1R 4RB. 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
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
£ 790,000
3 sales · Mean £ 748,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1R 4RB 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.
school Local Schools
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
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 Cola0.8 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.9 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.9 km
- Kensons News0.6 km
- Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 240 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.6 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
774 nearby- CHA CHI CHAI0.9 km
- Burger and Shake0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.7 km
- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.6 km
- Salaam Namaste0.5 km
- + 769 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
211 nearby- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- The Pequod 20160.6 km
- Pick and Cheese0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 206 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
67 nearby- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.5 km
- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.7 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.2 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.4 km
- George Hotel0.9 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon1.0 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
- London Kings 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
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Postcode Profile: WC1R4RB · Data under Open Government Licence