EC4A encompasses the City of London's financial core and historic areas including Cheapside and Gutter Lane. Over the past five years, residential property prices declined at a compound annual rate of 1.8%, while rental growth expanded at 5.8% annually, indicating a rental-focused market dynamic. Population growth remained negligible at 0.2% across the period. The district occupies a late-stage gentrification position with a trajectory score of 50.0, placing it at the 49th percentile nationally. This combination of negative capital appreciation alongside stronger rental yields reflects the postcode's established status as a commercial and residential hub where rental demand has outpaced property price appreciation.
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- 1Property prices down 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in St Pauls · June 2026
6 planning applications submitted in EC4A over the last six months.
- Submission of samples, photos, and drawings of the proposed facing materials pursuant to the full discharge of condition 4 of planning permission 22/00141/FULL dated 26.03.2024.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of Post Construction Delivery Report, BRUKL Output Document (Peterborough Court - Refurbished) and energy Performance Certificate documents pursuant to condition 7 of Planning permission 24/01334/FULL dated 13.09.2024.Mar 2026 · Decided
- Submission of details of noise report pursuant to condition 2(b) and 3 of Planning permission 24/00157/FULL dated 13.09.2024.Mar 2026 · Decided
St Pauls (EC4A) common questions
Is St Pauls up and coming?
St Pauls (EC4A) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 50% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is St Pauls safe?
St Pauls has a safety score of 81/100 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 (EC4A) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in St Pauls?
The median monthly rent in St Pauls (EC4A) is £3,232 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Pauls?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Pauls (EC4Y), Clerkenwell (EC1N), Covent Garden (WC2A), Clerkenwell (EC1A), St Pauls (EC4M). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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