Postcode Analysis City of London, London

UPPER CHEAPSIDE PASSAGE, EC2V 6AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER CHEAPSIDE PASSAGE, EC2V 6AG.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2V 6AG 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC2V 6AG — age 36, 33% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC2V 6AG is an active urban area on Upper 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (642 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 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 EC2V 6AG. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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Crime rates near EC2V 6AG are high at 642 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.

Other theft322
Shoplifting292
Violence and sexual offences184
Theft from the person172
Drugs82

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.2 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.2 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

166 nearby
  • Number 250.6 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • The Bootlegger's Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Bunch Of Grapes0.8 km
  • The Lord Aberconway0.9 km
  • + 161 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

685 nearby
  • Badolina0.8 km
  • Bennett Hay, SMBC 4TH Floor0.9 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • Bob Bob Ricard City, Level 30.9 km
  • Brown Shipley & Co Ltd, Founders CRT0.4 km
  • + 680 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

221 nearby
  • Tortilla Mexican Grill Plc0.7 km
  • Aux Merveilleux De Fred0.8 km
  • Baba Ganoush0.8 km
  • Beboz Italian Street Food0.7 km
  • Bibimbap Togo0.8 km
  • + 216 more
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Supermarkets

29 nearby
  • Co-operative food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Tesco Metro0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.9 km
  • Novotel london city south0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.3 km
  • The Ned0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

157 nearby
  • Konditor0.1 km
  • News & Chews0.4 km
  • Apulia blend1.0 km
  • Bread ahead (stall)1.0 km
  • Chegworth valley apple juice1.0 km
  • + 152 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Moorgate0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km