EC2V 6AX is an active urban area located 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 6AX 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 (849 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 6AX.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6AX 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 6AX — 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 6AX. 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
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 6AX are high at 849 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 Aldgate School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London Nautical School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
184 nearby- City Of London Distillery0.8 km
- Kirin1.0 km
- The Bell Public House0.4 km
- The Bolthole0.4 km
- The Ship Public House0.7 km
- + 179 more
Restaurant, Cafe
712 nearby- Baxterstorey, Goldman Sachs0.9 km
- Coco Di Mama0.9 km
- Lahmacino0.8 km
- Paris Grill0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 707 more
Takeaway Shop
250 nearby- Eat Viet1.0 km
- Itsu0.9 km
- Salt Shed1.0 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice UK0.7 km
- + 245 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Novotel london city south0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Apex Hotel0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
180 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Crussh, Wework0.8 km
- Flying Tiger Copenhagen0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Molton Brown0.8 km
- + 175 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
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6AX · Data under Open Government Licence