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.
CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6ET.
368
36
£ 101,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
London Nautical School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6ET · Data under Open Government Licence