EC3V encompasses the historic financial district around Tower Hill and St Katharine Docks in central London. Over the past five years, the area experienced negligible population growth of 0.1%, whilst capital values declined at a compound annual rate of 0.8%. Rental growth, however, expanded at 6.1% annually during the same period, reflecting persistent institutional and corporate demand for central London office space and associated residential accommodation. With a trajectory score of 41.0 out of 100, the district ranks at the 8th percentile nationally and remains in the pre-cursor gentrification stage. This dynamic between stagnant capital appreciation and stronger rental yields presents a distinct risk-return profile compared to other London postcodes.
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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 down 2.7 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by safety.
26 planning applications submitted in EC3V over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Amalgamation and change of use of Units 7, 8 and 9 from retail (Class E) to bar with substantial food offering (Sui Generis).Feb 2026 · Decided
- Submission of details of Circular Economy Statement pursuant to condition 2(b) of Planning Permission 25/00433/FULEIA dated 24.11.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of Scheme for Protecting Residents pursuant to discharge of condition 9 of planning permission 25/00433/FULEIA dated 24.11.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Aldgate (EC3V) common questions
Is Aldgate up and coming?
Aldgate (EC3V) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 97% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 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 11/100 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 (EC3V) 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 (EC3V) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Aldgate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aldgate (EC3M), Aldgate (EC3R), Moorgate (EC2N), Aldgate (EC3A), St Pauls (EC4R). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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