Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

368

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC2V 6ET 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC2V 6ET 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.

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

EC2V 6ET is an active urban area on Cheapside, 0.3km 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 6ET offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 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 (430 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6ET are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 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 6ET. 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

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2V 6ET are high at 430 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 theft340
Shoplifting297
Violence and sexual offences204
Theft from the person197
Drugs86

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.3 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

164 nearby
  • Core0.3 km
  • Dirty Martini0.1 km
  • Jamies0.4 km
  • Jamie's0.8 km
  • London Cocktail Club0.3 km
  • + 159 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

635 nearby
  • Aberdeen Asset Management0.2 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd0.7 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell, Octopus Investmen0.9 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd, Odgers Berndtson0.3 km
  • Baxterstorey - Osborne Clarke LLP0.3 km
  • + 630 more
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Co-operative food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

206 nearby
  • 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Birley Sandwiches0.8 km
  • Bleecker Burger, Unit E20.5 km
  • City Caphe0.4 km
  • Deli Box, 1ST & Ground Floor0.1 km
  • + 201 more
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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Kandies0.9 km
  • Krystals Express, GRD FLR Basement0.5 km
  • New Look0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas, Unit 240.2 km
  • + 86 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Westin London City0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Rookery0.7 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.6 km
  • London Cannon Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.1 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.1 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.4 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.4 km