Puente de Vallecas or Villa de Vallecas: where to live?
A data comparison of Puente de Vallecas and Villa de Vallecas: the average rent from Idealista's latest public report and the transport, safety and amenities scores the site calculates, home by home.
In short
- Renting in Villa de Vallecas is 10% cheaper than in Puente de Vallecas: 17.2 €/m² vs 19.1 €/m².
- Puente de Vallecas does better on walkability: 9.2 vs 8.1.
- Puente de Vallecas has more nightlife: 4.4 vs 2.5.
- Similar on transport, safety, green space and families.
- Their centres are about 4.4 km apart as the crow flies.
Head to head
| Indicator | Puente de Vallecas | Villa de Vallecas |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent | 19.1 €/m² | 17.2 €/m² |
| 60 m² flat (estimate) | €1,146/mo | €1,032/mo |
| Transport | 7.7/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Safety | 5.1/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Green space | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Families | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Walkability | 9.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Nightlife | 4.4/10 | 2.5/10 |
Scores are indicative: they summarise public data and are no substitute for visiting the area. The 60 m² flat is an estimate based on the average price per m². How each score is calculated
What Puente de Vallecas is like
Historic working-class district in the southeast, with strong neighbourhood identity and a very active community fabric. Good metro connections (Nueva Numancia, Portazgo, Pavones). Accessible prices, though rising. Safety below average depending on the area. A good fit for those who value neighbourhood authenticity and community over status or proximity to the centre.
Full page for Puente de VallecasWhat Villa de Vallecas is like
A growing area with the Ensanche de Vallecas: new blocks, linear parks and spacious homes. Very family-oriented but with scarce transport and a notable distance from the centre. Reasonable prices for the floor space offered. No leisure in the area itself. A good option for families with a car who prioritise square footage over centrality.
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