Pedralbes is a neighborhood in district 4 of Barcelona, home to around 11,666 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#2 of 73) and its weakest is urban convenience (#64 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Pedralbes is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €93,245 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Pedralbes is busier and less green than average; green zones cover about 195,109 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Pedralbes is poorly served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Pedralbes is among the least equipped for family life; children under 18 make up 20.1% of residents and households average 2.7 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
11,666
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€93,245
Median year of construction
1969
Buildings built after 2000
11.2%
Dwellings
4,909
Green-zone area
195,109 m²
Mean age
44.0
Residents under 18
20.1%
Residents 65+
24.4%
Spanish-born residents
80.8%
Average household size
2.7
Area
2.67 km²
Questions & answers
Is Pedralbes a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Pedralbes ranks 63 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the least equipped for family life. Children under 18 make up 20.1% of residents and the average household has 2.7 people.
Is Pedralbes a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Pedralbes ranks 52 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is busier and less green than average. Green zones cover about 195,109 m² of the area.
Is Pedralbes well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Pedralbes ranks 64 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is poorly served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Pedralbes an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Pedralbes is about €93,245 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 2 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Pedralbes?
Pedralbes is a neighborhood in district 4 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.3915, 2.1097.