EC3A, covering the Monument and Tower areas of the City of London, presents mixed market dynamics. Over the past five years, residential property prices declined at a 0.8% compound annual rate, while rental yields grew at 6.1% annually, suggesting stronger income-generating potential than capital appreciation. Population growth remained negligible at 0.1% over the same period. The district sits at an early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 43.0 out of 100, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. This combination of negative price growth alongside positive rental expansion indicates a market where investor focus has shifted toward yield rather than property value expansion, reflecting the area's characteristics as a primarily commercial and financial district with limited residential density.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Aldgate · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by demand.
26 planning applications submitted in EC3A over the last six months.
- Submission of post construction BREEAM assessment pursuant to condition 14 of planning permission 25/00750/FULL dated 210.11.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of Inclusive Entrance Strategy pursuant to discharge of condition 25(a) of planning permission 24/01361/FULL dated 22.05.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Non-material amendments under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to planning permission 24/01361/FULL dated 22 May 2025 to: (i) amend brickwork to render on the rear elevation of no.39 and both flank elevations, excluding the principal Houndsditch frontage.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Aldgate (EC3A) common questions
Is Aldgate up and coming?
Aldgate (EC3A) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 82% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Aldgate safe?
Aldgate has a safety score of 56/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Aldgate?
The average property price in Aldgate (EC3A) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Aldgate?
The median monthly rent in Aldgate (EC3A) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Aldgate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aldgate (EC3N), Aldgate (EC3M), Aldgate (EC3V), Moorgate (EC2N), Aldgate (EC3R). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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