Neighbourhood Report
Bilbao — Abando
País Vasco · 48009, 48011. The Basque financial capital. Lower tax, lower crime, higher quality of life than most peninsular cities — at Iberian price points.
Overall Score
7.8/10
Investment7/10
Connectivity9/10
Livability9/10
Family9/10
Future Growth6/10
Value for Money7/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / m²
€4200–€5600
Total Price Range
€285k – €1100k
YoY Price Change
+4.8%
Transactions / yr
1,240
Rental Yield
4.1%–4.7%
Service Charge /m²/yr
€12–€22
Demand
High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+10%
Schools & Safety
Colegio Ayalde
Primary
British Council School Bilbao
International
Crime vs national avg-24% lower
Transport & Location
Transport Score9/10
TfL ZoneLíneas 1, 2, 3
Commute to Central London3 min
Links
Metro AbandoCercanías AbandoAVE Bilbao-Abando (2026 opening)
Amenities
Guggenheim MuseumGran Vía shoppingPlaza CircularTeatro Arriaga
Strengths
- Lowest crime of major Spanish capitals
- Foral tax regime — ITP only 4%
- High-quality institutional tenant base
Weaknesses
- Price growth cooling vs Mediterranean
- Weather a genuine dealbreaker for some buyers
Compared to Spain Average
Price/m²
+96%
vs Spain avg €2500
Yield
-1.7pp
vs Spain avg 6.1%
YoY Growth
-2.6pp
vs Spain avg 7.4%
Transport
9/10
vs Spain avg 5.8
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Data updated April 2026