EC2V 6AF is an active urban area on Cheapside Passage, 0.2km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (737 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAPSIDE PASSAGE, EC2V 6AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE PASSAGE, EC2V 6AF.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EC2V 6AF — age 36, 29% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2V 6AF. The average age is 35.5. 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 EC2V 6AF are high at 737 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
London Nautical School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Two Brewers Public House1.0 km
- The Bell Public House0.5 km
- The Bolthole0.5 km
- The Ship Public House0.8 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
674 nearby- Addleshaw Goddard0.8 km
- Artizian Catering, Commerzbank0.2 km
- Barbican Cinema Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Benugo Level -10.7 km
- Bonfire @Searcys, Level 10.7 km
- + 669 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
216 nearby- Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.4 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 211 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- Apex Hotel0.6 km
- Novotel london city south0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
163 nearby- Boots UK1.0 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
- Amison Kiosk0.7 km
- Sweet News0.6 km
- WH Smith, To Unit 5, Building0.9 km
- + 158 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Cannon Street0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
Bus Stops
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6AF · Data under Open Government Licence