EC3R, located in the City of London financial district, presents a mixed investment profile. Over the past five years, property prices declined at a 0.8% compound annual rate, whilst rental growth achieved 6.1% annually, creating a yield-focused rather than appreciation-led market. Population growth remained marginal at 0.1%, reflecting the district's established commercial character. The postcode's trajectory score of 41.9 out of 100 places it in the average range nationally at the 11th percentile. Currently classified at the latent gentrification stage, EC3R attracts institutional investors prioritising rental income over capital gains, though the divergence between negative price growth and positive rental expansion warrants careful due diligence on lease terms and tenant stability.
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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 1.2 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
27 planning applications submitted in EC3R over the last six months.
- Submission of Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) pursuant to discharge of condition 31 of planning permission 24/00535/FULL dated 23.04.2026.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) Registration pursuant to condition 17 of Planning Permission 24/00535/FULL dated 24.04.2026.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of Piling Method Statement pursuant to discharge of condition 35 of planning permission 24/00535/FULL dated 23.04.2026.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
Aldgate (EC3R) common questions
Is Aldgate up and coming?
Aldgate (EC3R) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 93% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.6 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 51/100 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 (EC3R) 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 (EC3R) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Aldgate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aldgate (EC3M), Aldgate (EC3V), Aldgate (EC3N), Aldgate (EC3A), St Pauls (EC4R). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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