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HOUSE PRICES
House prices in City of London
EC3M 5AL · City of London · London
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House prices at a glance
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July 2026
July 2026 compared with a year earlier
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More market detail Monthly change and recorded sale range
- Official monthly change
- +1.7%City of London · July 2026 vs previous month
Official average by property type
City of London · July 2026 · UK House Price Index
Flat / maisonette£709,939
PRICE HISTORY
How house prices have changed over the last 10 years
This shows the average price for the wider local market each year, so you can quickly see whether prices have risen, fallen or stayed fairly flat.
2016 average price£802,007
2026 average price£710,652
Change over the period-11.4%Average prices are lower than at the start of the chart.
PLANNING
Could planning affect a home here?
See relevant planning protections and a sample of nearby applications, with council codes translated into plain English.
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NEARBY APPLICATIONS
Recent planning applications
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19A Borough High Street Southwark SE1 9SFView planning details →
6 - 11 Crescent London EC3N 2LYView planning details →
60 Queen Victoria Street London EC4N 4TZView planning details →
1-3 The News Building London Bridge Street London Southwark SE1 9SGView planning details →
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PLANNING APPLICATION
19A Borough High Street Southwark SE1 9SF
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Certificate of lawfulness (existing) to regularise use of land at 19a Borough High Street (the Site) as Open Class E.
- Application type
- Lawful development certificate
- Council reference
- 26/AP/2679
- Application date
- 9 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
6 - 11 Crescent London EC3N 2LY
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Submission of details Access Management Plan pursuant to condition 16 of Planning Permission 24/00776/FULL dated 11.07.2025.
- Application type
- Approval of conditions
- Council reference
- 26/01249/MDC
- Application date
- 7 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
60 Queen Victoria Street London EC4N 4TZ
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Submission of landscaping details and a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan pursuant to discharge of Condition 5, 17(d), 18(d) and 33 planning permission 23/01422/FULMAJ dated 11.04.2025.
- Application type
- Approval of conditions
- Council reference
- 26/01244/MDC
- Application date
- 7 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
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PLANNING APPLICATION
1-3 The News Building London Bridge Street London Southwark SE1 9SG
Current statusAwaiting decision
- Proposal
- Removal/variation of condition 4 of planning consent 17/AP/3996 relating to restriction of use within use class. dated 13/12/2017 for change of use of class A1 retail unit on the ground floor to provide a class D1 Doctor's Surgery and Physiotherapy Centre with ancillary office use. Condition Number(s): Condition # 4 Conditions(s) Removal: To allow use of premises for office storage purposes - see Planning Statement for full details. Condition 4 to be removed/varied - see Planning Statement for full details.
- Application type
- Amendment to an existing permission
- Council reference
- 26/AP/2630
- Application date
- 4 Sep 2026
Type and decision are different
The application type describes what permission was requested. The decision is the council's outcome.
SCHOOLS
What schools are nearby?
We found 1 primary school among the nearest results to EC3M 5AL. Distances are approximate, so always check the school's own admissions and catchment information if it matters to your move.
The Aldgate School
Primary · Ages 3–11
0.2 miles away · EC3A 5DE
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David Game College
Not applicable · Ages 13–22
0.2 miles away · EC3N 2ET
Fashion Retail Academy
Not applicable · Ages 16–99
0.5 miles away · EC2M 6SE
St Paul's Cathedral School
Not applicable · Ages 4–13
0.7 miles away · EC4M 9AD
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Not applicable
0.7 miles away · EC2Y 8DT
City of London School for Girls
Not applicable · Ages 10–18
0.8 miles away · EC2Y 8BB
CRIME
What has been reported nearby?
Recent reported crime and local context where the source supports this area.
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ROADS & TRANSPORT
Nearest strategic road connection
How close this area is to National Highways’ mapped motorway and trunk-road network. This does not include every local A-road.
Nearest major roadM11Nearest suitable mapped road we found to this postcode
Approx. distance7.1 milesStraight-line distance — the route by road will usually be longer
Useful to know
Source: National Highways Network Model Public. Distance is measured to the nearest mapped Strategic Road Network motorway or A-road link.
This is a quick location guide rather than a journey-time estimate. Traffic, junction access and the route from a particular home can make the driving distance longer.
Road charging & clean-air zones
Useful driving costs and restrictions around this area. Vehicle eligibility and scheme boundaries can change, so the official checker is always linked.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)Inside the ULEZ
The ULEZ operates across all London boroughs. Whether a vehicle pays depends on its emissions standard.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonCongestion Charge zoneOutside the zone
Checked against the published Congestion Charge boundary using this postcode point.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonBlackwall & Silvertown tunnels3.9 miles from the postcode point
Both Thames road tunnels have a user charge during operating hours.
Check official details ↗Transport for LondonDartford Crossing14.9 miles from the postcode point
A road, bridge or tunnel charge operates here. Charges depend on the crossing and vehicle.
Check official details ↗GOV.UKCouncil & utilities
Who runs local services and which infrastructure networks are likely to serve this postcode area.
The local authority returned for EC3M 5AL.
Water and wastewater boundaries can differ, so confirm the exact address.
Check exact water supplier ↗This is the local network operator area, not the energy retailer chosen by the occupier.
NEARBY PLACES
Around this area
Green space, practical places and more local detail.
Green space
- Kennington Park Country Park2.2 mi
Public parking
- Bromley High Street3.0 mi
- Skiers Street17 spaces4.0 mi
Walks & trails
- Thames Path Mapped walking route0.3 mi
Nearby means within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking distances.
Further afield
Mapped places more than 5 miles away. Check entrances and access before travelling.
Green space
- South Norwood Country Park7.7 mi
- Richmond Park Nature Reserve8.5 mi
- South London Downs Nature Reserve12.6 mi
Public parking
- Ilford High Road (Lynton House)Paid · 51 spaces · Redbridge7.6 mi
Walks & trails
- North Downs Way Mapped walking route16.2 mi
National parks
- South Downs Mapped national park boundary37.5 mi
More area details
Nearest prison
- HM Prison Pentonville 2.7 mi
Places of worship
Nearby places of worship are unavailable right now.
Green space · distance unavailable
Public parking · distance unavailable
Walks & trails · distance unavailable
National parks · distance unavailable
Sources and data notes
OpenStreetMap data is supplied via Overpass; coverage and accuracy vary. A missing result does not mean there are no places of that type nearby.
Distances are measured in a straight line to the mapped point or boundary. They do not identify an entrance, confirm access or describe a walking route. Named trails are mapped routes, not reviewed walking recommendations.
Parking charges are shown only where the source explicitly marks a car park as free or paid. Check signs for current restrictions. Prison locations use a locally maintained Place Keys dataset.
Nearby EV charging
Mapped charging locations returned around this place, with indicative power and operator details where available.
Charger information is temporarily unavailable
Sources: Open Charge Map when configured, with a key-free OpenStreetMap/Overpass fallback. Distances are straight-line estimates from the representative postcode point. Availability and status are not guaranteed to be live, so check the operator before travelling.
Searches cover roughly 6 miles from the selected place. This is mapped information, not live availability. Check the operator before travelling.
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What public transport is nearby?
The nearest mapped railway station, nearby bus stops and bus routes around this postcode.
Nearest railway stationLondon Fenchurch StreetAbout 0.1 miles away in a straight line
Nearest mapped bus stops
No mapped bus stops were returned for this postcode.
Useful to know
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, via the Overpass API. Route coverage depends on current community mapping.
Distances are straight-line estimates, not walking routes. Stops, services and timetables can change, so confirm the journey with the operator before relying on it.
EMPLOYMENT
What is the local unemployment rate?
Official local unemployment context and reference period.
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POLITICS & REPRESENTATION
Current MPRachel BlakeLabour (Co-op)UK Parliament profile ↗ Mayor of LondonSir Sadiq KhanGreater LondonMayor's official page ↗
Who represents this area?
Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
At the 2024 general election, Lab / Co-op received the largest share of votes in this constituency (39.0%).
Current MP: UK Parliament Members API. Election history: House of Commons Library and UK Parliament. Regional mayor: official mayoral authority information.
How this area has votedWinning party and vote share at recent general elections
Constituency boundaries changed in 2024, so older election results may not cover exactly the same streets. Where a like-for-like 2019 result on today's boundaries is available, we use it.
BROADBAND & MOBILE
How good is the internet and mobile signal here?
We use Ofcom data for EC3M 5AL to give you a quick idea of the broadband speeds and mobile coverage you may be able to get. It is a postcode-level guide, so an individual home can be better or worse.
Typical top download speed1,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Typical top upload speed1,000.0 MbpsA typical maximum across addresses in this postcode
Fastest address-level prediction5,000.0 MbpsThe highest predicted maximum Ofcom returned here
Mobile data coverageShare of addresses in this postcode where Ofcom predicts a likely data signal.
EE100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Three100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
O2100% likely outdoors100% likely indoors
Vodafone100% likely outdoors75% likely indoors
Want to check 5G? Ofcom's mobile checker shows predicted 4G and 5G coverage by network for this postcode. Coverage inside a particular home can still vary.
AIRCRAFT & AIRPORTS
Nearest major airport: London City Airport
London City Airport is about 5.9 miles away. Airport distance is a starting point only and does not show whether a home is under a flight path.
What does this mean?
Source: Defra strategic airport-noise mapping (2022) and airport location data. Airport distance is straight-line distance and does not mean a home is directly under a flight path.
This postcode is not in a strategic aircraft-noise band that we can quote from the national map. That does not guarantee you will never hear aircraft.
London City Airport
About 5.9 miles away
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