Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
London · Property facts
London property facts
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1710St Paul's view
In short: London is unusual among UK regions: a much larger share of households rent privately or from social landlords than elsewhere, and more than half of homes are flats. Tall residential towers are a recent phenomenon, with Landmark Pinnacle in Canary Wharf rising 239 metres. Protected views still shape the skyline: a view of St Paul's from King Henry's Mound in Richmond Park dates from 1710. And Hampstead Garden Suburb, Bedford Park and the Barbican show how London has been reinventing the home for over a century.
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What is the tallest residential building in London?
Landmark Pinnacle is among the tallest, at 239 m.
Are most Londoners renters?
Around half of London households rent.
