EC2V 6BR is an active urban area located 0.2km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (423 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6BR are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 6BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 6BR.
368
36
£ 101,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 6BR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2V 6BR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6BR. 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 6BR are high at 423 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The Aldgate School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
London Nautical School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
665 nearby- Chao1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Fare Bar and Canteen1.0 km
- The Salad Kitchen1.0 km
- Association Coffee0.5 km
- + 660 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- News Box Kiosk0.5 km
- St Swithins Wine Shop0.5 km
- Sweet Box & Gifts0.4 km
- + 92 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.4 km
- The Ned0.4 km
- Novotel london city south1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- Apex Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
170 nearby- Club X - 3 Leonardo Royal Hotel0.4 km
- El Vino Co Ltd0.6 km
- Goodman City Ltd0.4 km
- Magpie & Stump0.5 km
- Puttshack, Ground Floor Reception0.4 km
- + 165 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.1 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
222 nearby- Acai Berry The Amazon Boost0.6 km
- Alfredos Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Carter Lane Coffee House0.5 km
- Flow Coffee0.6 km
- + 217 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 Station0.2 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V6BR · Data under Open Government Licence