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Property investment stats for Moorgate, Central London

A complete guide to property investment in Moorgate.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Moorgate is a compact, high-density part of London with a strikingly professional and youthful population profile. The area is dominated by private renters, with the proportion of private rented housing in the 99th percentile for Britain, and a very high share of single occupier and couple households. Owner-occupiers are a rare breed here, with the area sitting in the 11th percentile for owner-occupied housing. The market is highly liquid by London standards, with properties spending an average of 51 days on the market and only 20 annual sales.

Asking prices reflect Moorgate’s prime status, with a median asking price for a 2-bedroom flat at £1,050,000, while the median rent for the same size property is £3,596. The rent-to-income ratio is high at 31.4%, which is entirely typical for central London but could cause pause for some investors.

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Key investment stats for Moorgate

Median price per sq ft

-

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-

Sales in past year

20

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Moorgate

Live prices in Moorgate, Central London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£650,000

25% of properties below...

£590,000

75% of properties below...

£980,000

Most expensive property

£3,250,000

Live listings

27

Median days on market

51

Should you invest in Moorgate?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are robust for central London, with an average of 4.9%, and the top-performing postcode district offering 4.3%.
  • The local population is highly educated (in the 99th percentile for degree holders) and professional (also in the 99th percentile for managers and professionals), supporting strong ongoing demand for quality rental accommodation.
  • The area’s youthful demographic, with the population aged 20-40 in the 97th and 93rd percentiles respectively, creates a steady flow of renters seeking well-located, modern flats.

Risks

  • The high median asking price for a 2-bedroom flat (£1,050,000) means affordability is a clear barrier for both investors and potential owner-occupiers.
  • With annual sales at just 20, supply is extremely limited, which can make it difficult to secure stock or scale up a portfolio in the area.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 31.4% is at the upper end for London, which could limit further rental growth if incomes do not keep pace.

Outlook

Moorgate’s property market is likely to remain stable and attractive to investors seeking long-term, low-volatility returns. The area’s strong fundamentals — high education levels, a professional tenant base, and exceptional liquidity for central London — suggest demand for rental property will remain robust.

Rental yields of 4.9% are competitive for this part of London, and the area’s appeal to young professionals is unlikely to fade. However, the high entry price and limited supply mean investors must be patient and selective. The outlook is positive for those able to secure property here, but capital growth may be steady rather than spectacular, reflecting the area’s mature, established status.

Live properties in Moorgate

Investment properties in Moorgate, Central London

2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 161 days

£3,250,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Moor Lane, London, EC2Y

Slow to sell properties in Moorgate, Central London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Wood Street, London, EC2Y

Big price drop properties in Moorgate, Central London
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom apartment for sale
23% below median price

£715,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Brandon Mews, Barbican, London

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Moorgate, Central London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Best places to invest in Moorgate

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1EC2Y4.3%-0.4%£1,209 / sq ft
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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.