Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6EN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6EN 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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Area Character

EC2V 6EN 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2V 6EN 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 6EN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (1039 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6EN 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 6EN. 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.

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Crime rates near EC2V 6EN are high at 1039 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 theft435
Shoplifting319
Violence and sexual offences241
Theft from the person236
Drugs88

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 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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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.2 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 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
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

197 nearby
  • Feeneys0.9 km
  • Kirin0.9 km
  • Seething Lane Tap0.9 km
  • The Bell Public House0.3 km
  • The Bolthole0.3 km
  • + 192 more
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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
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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
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Retailers - Other

198 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
  • + 193 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
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km