Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona: history, pros & cons and property prices
A short guide to Sarrià-Sant Gervasi for home buyers and property investors, with the average price per m² and what to weigh up before you buy.
The average price in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is about €6,949 per m², about 39% above the average of the 10 districts (€5,014/m²).
History of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Barcelona's most affluent district, formed from the former hillside towns of Sarrià, Sant Gervasi and Pedralbes, annexed in stages in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It retains a village feel in parts — narrow streets, low-rise houses — alongside grand residences and international schools, and sits higher up the slope of the city, away from the coast.
Strengths and things to consider
Strengths
- Highest income levels and among the safest, greenest parts of the city
- Strong presence of international schools and healthcare facilities
- Attractive hillside setting with views over the city and easier access to Collserola natural park
Worth knowing
- The most expensive district to buy into, with correspondingly low rental yield for investors
- Further from the beach and city-centre nightlife than more central districts
- Public transport, while present, is less dense than in the flatter grid districts below
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