Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2V 6HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 6HR.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2V 6HR 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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4/10
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Area Character

EC2V 6HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% 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 6HR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2V 6HR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 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 (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (425 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6HR are sourced from Output Area E00000007 (shared with 100 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 6HR. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 6HR are high at 425 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 theft348
Shoplifting297
Violence and sexual offences199
Theft from the person188
Drugs84

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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • South Place Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Westin London City0.5 km
  • Apex Hotel0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

650 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, White & Case0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey, Starbucks0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey, Ubs Level 11.0 km
  • Benugo0.8 km
  • + 645 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

220 nearby
  • Beany Green1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Farmer J, Unit 110.9 km
  • Hop0.9 km
  • Island Poke, Unit K2, Ground Floor1.0 km
  • + 215 more
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Pub, NightClub

165 nearby
  • Number 250.7 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • The Bootlegger's Club Ltd1.0 km
  • The Bunch Of Grapes1.0 km
  • The Lord Aberconway0.9 km
  • + 160 more
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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • BK News0.9 km
  • Crussh0.8 km
  • Laduree UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Portman Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 88 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.6 km
  • London Cannon Street0.7 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