EC4M encompasses the City of London's historic core, characterised by commercial office dominance and limited residential stock. Over five years, the district has experienced negative price growth at -0.8% CAGR, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.1% CAGR, suggesting landlord activity despite price stagnation. Population growth remained negligible at 0.1% over the same period, reflecting the area's primarily business-focused character. The trajectory score of 51.9/100 places EC4M in the 61st percentile nationally, indicating moderate market fundamentals. The pre-cursor gentrification stage suggests early-stage residential development potential, though the dominance of commercial real estate and constrained housing supply remain defining market features.
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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 St Pauls · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
12 planning applications submitted in EC4M over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of units SU-45, SU-46 and SU-47 on the first floor from Class E use to F1 use (library) for a temporay period until 31/12/2033.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Internal works comprising the removal of the existing 'island' bar and installation of new bar along with new flooring in main bar areaJun 2026 · Under Consideration
- Installation of 1no. external roller shutter to existing sliding doors.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
St Pauls (EC4M) common questions
Is St Pauls up and coming?
St Pauls (EC4M) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 40% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 3.4 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 72/100 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 (EC4M) 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 (EC4M) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Pauls?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Pauls (EC4V), Moorgate (EC2V), St Pauls (EC4N), St Pauls (EC4A), St Pauls (EC4Y). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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