EC3M covers the historic City of London financial district, where property prices declined at an average annual rate of 0.8% over the past five years, contrasting with rental growth of 6.1% annually. The postcode sits at the 28th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 46.3, indicating average market prospects. Population growth has been negligible at 0.1% over five years, reflecting the area's character as a primarily commercial and financial hub with limited residential expansion. The latent gentrification stage suggests the district remains largely established rather than undergoing active transformation. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income yields have outpaced capital appreciation.
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- 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 4.1 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by demand.
12 planning applications submitted in EC3M over the last six months, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Erection of an agricultural livestock building following demolition of 2 existing dutch barnsMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Temporary change of use of part of the ground floor for culture use (Class F1)Mar 2026 · Decided
- Demolition of existing office building (Class E) and erection of a purpose built, double height part elevated event space building (Sui Generis) with ground floor entrance and landscaped area, and refurbishment of the retained below ground accommodation for back of house facilities, erection of gates, remedial works to interfaces of adjacent buildings and other associated works.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Aldgate (EC3M) common questions
Is Aldgate up and coming?
Aldgate (EC3M) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 48% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 7.2 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 88/100 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 (EC3M) 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 (EC3M) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Aldgate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aldgate (EC3R), Aldgate (EC3V), Aldgate (EC3N), Aldgate (EC3A), Moorgate (EC2N). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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