Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CHEAPSIDE, EC2V 6DT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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: EC2V 6DT 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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC2V 6DT — 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

EC2V 6DT is an active urban area on Cheapside, 0.1km 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 6DT offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (785 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 6DT 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 EC2V 6DT. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near EC2V 6DT are high at 785 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 theft349
Shoplifting305
Theft from the person212
Violence and sexual offences203
Drugs84

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

182 nearby
  • City Of London Distillery0.8 km
  • Willys Wine Bar1.0 km
  • The Shakespeare1.0 km
  • Finch's PH0.9 km
  • Browns0.2 km
  • + 177 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

708 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Goldman Sachs0.9 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.8 km
  • Lahmacino0.8 km
  • Paris Grill0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 703 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

251 nearby
  • Eat Viet1.0 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Momo Canteen0.8 km
  • Original Bagel And Sandwich1.0 km
  • + 246 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Tesco Metro0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

168 nearby
  • Barbican Fruiterers1.0 km
  • Nelhart News0.8 km
  • Konditor0.1 km
  • News & Chews0.3 km
  • Porterford Butchers0.1 km
  • + 163 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • The Rookery0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • South Place Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Andaz Hotel0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.3 km