Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4V 2BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4V 2BB.

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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: EC4V 2BB 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4V 2BB — age 36, 29% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

EC4V 2BB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Canon Street 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (697 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4V 2BB 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 EC4V 2BB. 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.

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

Crime rates near EC4V 2BB are high at 697 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 theft356
Shoplifting301
Theft from the person229
Violence and sexual offences213
Public order69

school Local Schools

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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.1 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils1.2 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

178 nearby
  • City Of London Distillery0.8 km
  • Feeneys1.0 km
  • Kirin1.0 km
  • Seething Lane Tap1.0 km
  • The Bell Public House0.3 km
  • + 173 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

723 nearby
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Lahmacino0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Natixis0.2 km
  • Bread & Truffle0.7 km
  • + 718 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

230 nearby
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Salt Shed1.0 km
  • Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Joe & The Juice UK0.6 km
  • Keco Food0.7 km
  • + 225 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • South Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

29 nearby
  • Marks and spencer simply food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

201 nearby
  • The view from the shard0.8 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.9 km
  • Alpine deli0.8 km
  • Apulia blend0.7 km
  • Bread ahead0.8 km
  • + 196 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.3 km
  • London Blackfriars0.7 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansion House Underground Station0.0 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Cannon Street Underground Station0.2 km