EC4N, situated in the City of London's financial district, has experienced contrasting property dynamics over the past five years. House prices declined at a compound annual growth rate of -0.8%, while rental yields grew at 6.1% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand for leased properties than owner-occupied acquisitions. Population growth remained negligible at 0.1% despite the district's commercial prominence. The postcode scores 48.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally and indicating average market performance. The area remains in an early gentrification phase, reflecting its traditional commercial character and ongoing mixed-use development patterns typical of central London's institutional and banking hub.
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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 St Pauls · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.6 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in EC4N over the last six months.
- Submission of details of comprehensive scheme of development including details of an appropriately qualified professional specialising in window renovation pursuant to condition 3 of Listed Building Consent 25/00744/LBC dated 23.12.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of Inclusive Access Management Plan pursuant to condition 35 of Planning Permission 23/01422/FULMAJ dated 11.04.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of: (i) particulars and samples of the materials, (ii) details of the proposed new 9th floor and plant screen facade(s), (iii) details of terrace railings to accord with the City's Preventing Suicides in High Rise and (iv) typical details of the fenestration and entrances pursuant to condition 17 (a), (b) and (c) and 18 (a), (b) and (c) of Planning Permission 23/01422/FULMAJ dated 11.04.2025.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
St Pauls (EC4N) common questions
Is St Pauls up and coming?
St Pauls (EC4N) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is St Pauls safe?
St Pauls has a safety score of 54/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in St Pauls?
The average property price in St Pauls (EC4N) 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 St Pauls?
The median monthly rent in St Pauls (EC4N) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Pauls?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Pauls (EC4R), Moorgate (EC2V), Moorgate (EC2R), Aldgate (EC3V), Moorgate (EC2N). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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