Neighbourhood Report

Madrid  Centro

Comunidad de Madrid · 28012, 28013, 28014. Where Madrid starts. A mixed-use micro-city with tapas bars below your flat and the Prado 12 minutes away. Strong long-let yields; short-let heavily regulated.

Overall Score
7.2/10
Investment7/10
Connectivity10/10
Livability7/10
Family5/10
Future Growth8/10
Value for Money6/10

Investment & Pricing

Price / m²
€4600–€6200
Total Price Range
€240k – €1800k
YoY Price Change
+8.4%
Transactions / yr
3,280
Rental Yield
4.4%–5.6%
Service Charge /m²/yr
€10–€22
Demand
Very High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+18%

Schools & Safety

Colegio Escuelas Pías
Primary
Good
IES San Isidro
Secondary
Good
Crime vs national avg+22% higher

Transport & Location

Transport Score10/10
TfL ZoneAll major lines
Commute to Central London0 min
Links
Sol / Gran Vía hubCercanías Sol10+ bus lines
Amenities
Plaza MayorGran Vía theatresMercado San MiguelTeatro Real

Strengths

  • Tourist-yield adjacent to residential
  • Historic building stock at attainable price
  • Literally every transport line

Weaknesses

  • VUT (tourist let) restrictions tightening
  • Street noise is real
  • Parking is a fantasy

Compared to Spain Average

Price/m²
+116%
vs Spain avg €2500
Yield
-1.1pp
vs Spain avg 6.1%
YoY Growth
+1.0pp
vs Spain avg 7.4%
Transport
10/10
vs Spain avg 5.8

Data updated April 2026