Barcelona vs London
Spain vs United Kingdom
Barcelona
Spain€385,742Median Price
VS
London
United Kingdom€530,638Median Price
Investment & market comparison
| Metric | Barcelona | London | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | €385,742 | €530,638 | Barcelona |
| Median rent (€/mo) | €2,157 | €3,042 | Barcelona |
| Gross rental yield | 6.7% | 6.9% | London |
| Household income / yr | €47,361 | — | — |
| Population | 1,731,649 | 9,541,000 | London |
| Population growth (5y) | 4.0% | — | — |
| Price index YoY | 10.9% | 3.8% | Barcelona |
| Foreign buyer % (MIVAU) | 15.0% | — | — |
| Avg sold price (MIVAU) | €268,128 | €879,968 | Barcelona |
| Asking vs sold premium | 43.9% | -19.7% | London |
Data combines Spanish real-estate portals (asking), INE Atlas income, INE Padrón demographics, MIVAU official transactions, INE IPV price index.
Barcelona
There are currently 8,500 active listings on the market.
London
There are currently 56,835 active listings on the market. 1,443 transactions were recorded in the most recent period.
London — Official Transaction Data
1,443
Transactions
€655,200
Median Sold Price
Barcelona — transaction data not yet available. Comparison based on listing prices.
Cross-Border Comparison
FAQ
How active are the property markets in Barcelona and London?
Barcelona recorded — property transactions in the most recent period, while London had 1,443.