Red Lion Square is in London and in Camden district. WC1R 4RA is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1R 4QH, WC1R 4BG, WC1R 4FS, WC1R 4QF, WC1R 4AP, WC1R 4BL, WC1R 4SE, WC1R 4PD, WC1R 4PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1R 4RA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 56.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC1R 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 65.5% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 15.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 51.4% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 22.7% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -10.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 16.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 74.1% | 54.8% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 51.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 50.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 17.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Lion Square was 193.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Bloomsbury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Red Lion Square has the 24th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Bloomsbury and the 220th highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Brampton House Red Lion Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-10-26 | £488,772 |
| Flat 8 Brampton House Red Lion Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-17 | £461,038 |
| Flat 12 Brampton House Red Lion Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2020-01-30 | £789,777 |
| Flat 14 Brampton House Red Lion Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2017-03-21 | £528,335 |
| Flat 4 Brampton House Red Lion Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2015-08-11 | £682,576 |
WC1R 4RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1R 4RA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 319 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 324 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of London Senate House , Malet Street WC1E 7HU | - not rated | 641 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 718 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachios in the Park | Red Lion Square Gardens, Red Lion Square | 30 yd | |
| The Bull Steak Expert | 54 Red Lion Street | 65 yd | |
| MAUI POKE - RED LION STREET | 61 Red Lion Street | 67 yd | |
| 1+1 Rougamo | 58-59 Red Lion Street | 67 yd | |
| Kozzy Cafe Fast Break | 53 Red Lion Street | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bountiful Cow | 47-51 Eagle Street | 46 yd | |
| The Square Pig | 30-32 Procter Street | 96 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 44 Red Lion Street | 129 yd | |
| The Old Nick | 21-22 Sandland Street | 136 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | 72 High Holborn | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibs | 52 Red Lion Street | 89 yd | |
| ONE ZO | 49 Red Lion Street | 102 yd | |
| The Fryers Delight | 19 Theobald's Road | 166 yd | |
| SEOUL FOOD | 17 Theobald's Road | 169 yd | |
| Pret A Manger Ltd | 240 High Holborn | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 71 High Holborn | 167 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 207 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 129-133 Kingsway | 320 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Holborn) HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 156 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 185 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London High Holborn) WESTON HOUSE WESTON HOUSE HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Grange Holborn Health & Fitness Club 50-56 50-56 SOUTHAMPTON ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Covent Garden) MACKLIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 610 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 663 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.