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EC2V 6HR

Foster Lane

Cheap

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Detailed insights for EC2V 6HR

Overview

Postcode EC2V 6HR is located in a major urban area, within the Cheap ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is St. Pauls, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Paul's Churchyard.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from EC2V 6HR.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2V 6HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is St. Pauls located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2V 6HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls
0.2 mi

1

Mansion House

Circle, District

Walking directions to Mansion House
0.3 mi

1

City Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to City Thameslink

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2V 6HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.5 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens
0.5 miFortune Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Fortune Street Park

Area Profile

Population
144
Population density
1,959.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
33.22(+191%)
Theft from the person
26.44(+182%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.88(-59%)
Bicycle theft
12.88(+705%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
43.06%
Other White
40
27.78%
Chinese
16
11.11%
Other Asian
7
4.86%
Arab
5
3.47%
Total population: 144

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
84.17%
Level 3 (A level)
7
5.04%
No qualifications
5
3.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
3.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
1.44%
Total 16+ residents: 139

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
52.87%
Owns outright
20
22.99%
Other forms of private rent
11
12.64%
Owns with a mortgage
8
9.2%
Shared ownership
1
1.15%
Total households: 87

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2V 6HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2V 6HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 20255, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6HHOtherLeasehold£450,000
14 Mar 2025Fifth Floor, Alder Castle, 10, Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JUOtherLeasehold£570,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 44, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£835,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 27, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£515,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 10, Wesley House, 5, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BXFlatsLeasehold£630,000

Schools

In the EC2V 6HR postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2V 6HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Paul's Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCity of London SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2V 6HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2V 6HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express14 St. Martin's Le Grand, London, EC1A 4ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op Food5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSainsbury's Local10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNightingate Foods114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AEWalking directions to Nightingate Foods
0.2 miSainsbury's Local63 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4UAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC2V 6HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alastair Moss

Cheap - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Nicholas Michael Bensted-Smith

Cheap - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Tijs Broeke

Cheap - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardCheapE05009298
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001AE01000001
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2011-10-01

Frequently asked questions about EC2V 6HR

Is EC2V 6HR (City of London) safe?

The area around EC2V 6HR records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What schools are near EC2V 6HR?

There are 20 schools close to EC2V 6HR, including St Paul's Cathedral School, City of London School for Girls and City of London School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC2V 6HR?

The closest station to EC2V 6HR is St. Pauls in TfL zone 1, about 103 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around EC2V 6HR?

EC2V 6HR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC2V 6HR (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC2V 6HR is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alastair Moss (Independent), Nicholas Michael Bensted-Smith (Independent) and Tijs Broeke (Independent).