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Villanueva de la Cañada

Villanueva de la Cañada

Low-density municipality with two university campuses (Alfonso X el Sabio and Camilo José Cela) and ESA's space astronomy centre; no rail.

Average Rent

18.2 €/m²

Pros and cons of Villanueva de la Cañada

UAX and UCJC campuses
ESAC, European Space Agency centre
No metro or Cercanías
Limited public transport
Quiet at night

The scores shown (safety, transport, nightlife, etc.) are indicative and based on aggregated public sources. They do not constitute a guarantee. We recommend visiting the area in person before making any decision.

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Overall Score

5.3
Public Transport2.4/10

No metro or rail stations within walking distance: bus only

Green Spaces6.1/10

56% of homes have a park within 300 m · 11% green cover within 1 km

Safety8.0/10

29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (Spanish Ministry of the Interior)

Nightlife2.6/10

At least 13 bars and pubs and 2 nightclubs or live venues located in the area

Family6.5/10

40% of homes have a school within 400 m · 9 schools · 18% of residents are under 15

Walkability6.2/10

On average, 59% of everyday needs (groceries, pharmacy, school, doctor…) are within a 5-minute walk

How much it costs to rent in Villanueva de la Cañada

40m² Apartment (Studio)€815/mo
60m² Apartment (1-2 Bed)€1,092/mo
80m² Apartment (2-3 Bed)€1,456/mo

Data from October 2026 · Source: Idealista (public reports)

Price trend

Up 16.6 % since Aug 25
Aug 25Sep 25May 26Jun 26Aug 26Sep 26
15.615.816.717.317.718.2

Indicative estimate. Small flats (<50 m²) tend to have a €/m² above the district average; large ones (>100 m²), below. Actual prices depend on condition, floor and exact location.

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