Neighbourhood Report
Barcelona — Eixample
Cataluña · 08007, 08008, 08009, 08010. Cerdà's 19th-century grid — the most recognisable urban fabric in Spain. Demand never cracks, but the regulatory environment (HUT, rent cap) is tightening.
Overall Score
7.3/10
Investment7/10
Connectivity10/10
Livability8/10
Family7/10
Future Growth7/10
Value for Money5/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / m²
€5200–€7500
Total Price Range
€320k – €2800k
YoY Price Change
+6.9%
Transactions / yr
1,960
Rental Yield
3.9%–4.7%
Service Charge /m²/yr
€14–€30
Demand
Very High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+12%
Schools & Safety
Aula Escola Europea
International
IES Ernest Lluch
Secondary
Crime vs national avg+15% higher
Transport & Location
Transport Score10/10
TfL ZoneLínies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Commute to Central London5 min
Links
Passeig de Gràcia interchangeRodalies Passeig de Gràcia
Amenities
Passeig de Gràcia retailCasa Batlló / La PedreraMercat del Ninot
Strengths
- Iconic Cerdà grid — protected supply
- Best transport node in Barcelona
- Deep international tenant pool
Weaknesses
- HUT licence expiry 2028 removes short-let upside
- Rent cap enforcement ramping
Compared to Spain Average
Price/m²
+154%
vs Spain avg €2500
Yield
-1.8pp
vs Spain avg 6.1%
YoY Growth
-0.5pp
vs Spain avg 7.4%
Transport
10/10
vs Spain avg 5.8
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Data updated April 2026