Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6AU.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2V 6AU 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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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 6AU — age 36, 29% ownership, 70% 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 6AU is an active urban area on Cheapside, 0.1km 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC2V 6AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (804 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 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 6AU. 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

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian26.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC2V 6AU are high at 804 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 theft368
Shoplifting305
Theft from the person214
Violence and sexual offences214
Drugs85

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 pupils1.1 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 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

182 nearby
  • City Of London Distillery0.8 km
  • All Bar One0.8 km
  • Two Brewers Public House1.0 km
  • Karaoke Box0.8 km
  • The Fable0.8 km
  • + 177 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

707 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Goldman Sachs0.9 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.8 km
  • Lahmacino0.8 km
  • Paris Grill0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 702 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

245 nearby
  • Eat Viet1.0 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 240 more
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Supermarkets

29 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Novotel london city south0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

179 nearby
  • BK News0.8 km
  • Coral0.9 km
  • Crussh0.6 km
  • Laduree UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Argos Ltd0.1 km
  • + 174 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.6 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km