EC2V 6BT 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 6BT offers 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 (549 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6BT are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6BT.
368
36
£ 101,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6BT 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
EC2V 6BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6BT. 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 6BT are high at 549 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
678 nearby- Breakfast & Burger1.0 km
- Duck And Waffle1.0 km
- Fooditude1.0 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- Bermondsey bierkeller1.0 km
- + 673 more
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- The mudlark1.0 km
- The mug house1.0 km
- Browns0.3 km
- Enoteca0.3 km
- Fox Fine Wines0.6 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
229 nearby- Roasting plant (uk) limited1.0 km
- Nusa Kitchen0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Benugo0.7 km
- Buns From Home0.5 km
- + 224 more
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Konditor0.2 km
- News & Chews0.3 km
- Juma kitchen jubilee place0.9 km
- Teds veg wholesale0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.4 km
- The Ned0.3 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- South Place Hotel0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Cannon Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
Bus Stops
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6BT · Data under Open Government Licence