EC2R in London's City of London has experienced negative price growth over five years, with a CAGR of -0.8%, whilst rental growth reached 6.1% annually. The district scores 45.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. Population growth has been minimal at 0.1% over the same period, indicating demographic stagnation. With a latent gentrification stage designation, the area shows limited signs of accelerating neighbourhood transformation. The divergence between declining capital values and rising rents reflects shifting investor interest and changing occupancy patterns in this established commercial and residential zone.
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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 Moorgate · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
12 planning applications submitted in EC2R over the last six months.
- Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 4 of planning permission 24/00917/LBC dated 19.11.2024.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details pursuant to partial discharge of Condition 4 of planning permission 24/00916/FULL dated 19.11.2024.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of drawings provide details for all replacement and new windows to be constructed pursuant to condition 2(f) of Planning Permission 25/01274/FULL dated 29.01.2026.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Moorgate (EC2R) common questions
Is Moorgate up and coming?
Moorgate (EC2R) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 80% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Moorgate safe?
Moorgate has a safety score of 61/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Moorgate?
The average property price in Moorgate (EC2R) 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 Moorgate?
The median monthly rent in Moorgate (EC2R) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Moorgate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Moorgate (EC2V), Moorgate (EC2N), St Pauls (EC4N), Moorgate (EC2M), Aldgate (EC3V). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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