EC2V 6BJ is an active urban area on Cheapside, 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC2V 6BJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (400 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6BJ.
368
36
£ 101,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6BJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2V 6BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2V 6BJ are high at 400 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
London Nautical School
The Aldgate School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
670 nearby- Chao1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Banking Hall0.6 km
- Barbie Green0.4 km
- Baxterstorey Simmons&Simmons The Gallery0.7 km
- + 665 more
Supermarkets
32 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.3 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
218 nearby- Nusa Kitchen0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Benugo0.7 km
- Buns From Home0.6 km
- Burrito Joe Limited0.2 km
- + 213 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Konditor0.2 km
- News & Chews0.4 km
- Juma kitchen jubilee place1.0 km
- Teds veg wholesale1.0 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.6 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
168 nearby- Browns0.4 km
- Enoteca0.4 km
- Fox Fine Wines0.6 km
- The Golden Fleece0.3 km
- The Old Doctor Butler's Head0.4 km
- + 163 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.3 km
- The Ned0.4 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- South Place Hotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Cannon Street0.6 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
Bus Stops
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.1 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6BJ · Data under Open Government Licence