EC4V, covering the City of London and surrounding areas, recorded a 5-year price compound annual growth rate of -0.8%, indicating declining property values over this period. Rental growth outpaced capital appreciation significantly, with a 5-year CAGR of 6.1%, suggesting strong rental demand relative to purchase prices. Population growth remained negligible at 0.1% across the five-year span. The district scores 50.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 51st percentile nationally. EC4V is classified as being in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited visible signs of transformation currently. These data points reflect a postcode where rental yields may be more attractive than capital growth prospects for investors evaluating risk-return profiles.
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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 0.5 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
20 planning applications submitted in EC4V over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Works comprising: (i) Change of use of the from offices (Class E(g)(iii)) to a single dwelling for residential use (Class C3); (ii) installation of slim line double glazed units within existing window frames; (iii) replacement of front steps; replacement of windows with French doors at lower ground floor; (iv)and other associated works.Mar 2026 · Under Consideration
- Internal and external alterations associated with the refurbishment and change of use of the building.Mar 2026 · Under Consideration
- Submission of details of Whole Life Carbon Assessment report GLA template and Circular Economy Statement pursuant to condition 20 and 21 of Planning Permission 23/01260/FULMAJ dated 15.04.2024.Jun 2026 · Under Consideration
St Pauls (EC4V) common questions
Is St Pauls up and coming?
St Pauls (EC4V) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 52% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 10.0 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 57/100 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 (EC4V) 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 (EC4V) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near St Pauls?
Neighbouring postcode districts include St Pauls (EC4M), St Pauls (EC4N), Moorgate (EC2V), St Pauls (EC4R), St Pauls (EC4Y). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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