EC2V 6EE 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (1139 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6EE are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6EE.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6EE 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 6EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 29% 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 6EE. 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
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 6EE are high at 1139 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
The Aldgate School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
739 nearby- Anokha0.9 km
- Baxterstorey, Natixis0.3 km
- Bread & Truffle0.7 km
- Byward Kitchen And Bar1.0 km
- Camino Monumento0.7 km
- + 734 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House1.0 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.5 km
- The Ned0.1 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
199 nearby- Feeneys0.9 km
- Kirin0.9 km
- Seething Lane Tap0.9 km
- The Bell Public House0.3 km
- The Bolthole0.3 km
- + 194 more
Takeaway Shop
264 nearby- Salt Shed0.9 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice UK0.6 km
- Keco Food0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- + 259 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- News Box Kiosk0.2 km
- St Swithins Wine Shop0.3 km
- Sweet Box & Gifts0.7 km
- + 192 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Cannon Street0.4 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.1 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6EE · Data under Open Government Licence