Cheapside is in London and in City Of London district. EC2V 6BJ is located in the Cheap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheapside, London, EC2V 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2V 6DL, EC2V 6AG, EC4M 9AG, EC2V 6HH, EC2V 6AF, EC2V 8AE, EC2V 6DR, EC2V 6AU, EC2V 7EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2V 6BJ is primarily male, with 64.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 35.9% | 35.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -15.9% |
| Male | 64.1% | 64.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 15.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC2V 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.6% | 68.9% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 21.3% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.7% | 58.7% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 29.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.4% | 68.2% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 83% | 69.6% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 59.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 59.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 12% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 58.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheapside was 1654.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4559.5% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Cheapside has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 392.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 - 131 Cheapside, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,500,000 | 2020-05-22 | £9,784,408 |
| Unit 3 Cheapside House Cheapside, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £196,650 | 2017-01-12 | £187,124 |
| 139 - 140 Cheapside, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £83,129,681 | 2016-06-30 | £71,485,056 |
EC2V 6BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC2V 6BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Other | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 660 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank Street Coffee | Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside | 2 yd | |
| Leon | 139-140 Cheapside, London | 11 yd | |
| Starbucks | 143 Cheapside, London | 11 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 141-142 Cheapside, London | 11 yd | |
| Honi Poke | 143 - 144 Cheapside, London | 23 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Martini | Retail Unit, Three Keys House, 130 Wood Street | 71 yd | |
| The Paternoster | 2 Queen's Head Passage, London | 180 yd | |
| The Saint | 1 Bow Churchyard, London | 181 yd | |
| Williamsons Tavern | Williamson's Tavern Public House, 1 Groveland Court | 197 yd | |
| Popworld | 17 Watling Street, London | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Dining Wall Retail Unit, Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside | 46 yd | |
| Deli Box, 1ST & Ground Floor | 126 Cheapside, London | 62 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Cheapside Passage, London | 64 yd | |
| Rucoletta | Retail Unit, 5 Foster Lane | 84 yd | |
| Tossed | Retail Unit 2, 120 Cheapside | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 St Martin's-Le-Grand, London | 11 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 5A Cheapside, London | 120 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A | 1 New Change, London | 125 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Offices, Ormond House, 63 Queen Victoria Street | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Athletic Trump Street | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Wood Street Police Station WOOD STREET | 306 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London St Paul'S) WHITE HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| St Pauls Health & Fitness Club Godliman Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen Victoria Street) QUEEN VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 416 yd | |
| City Golf And Health Club (Closed) COLEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.