Vallcarca i els Penitents is a neighborhood in district 6 of Barcelona, home to around 16,376 residents. On ESmap's open-data scores, its strongest dimension is socioeconomic status (#15 of 73) and its weakest is peace and green space (#45 of 73).
💰 Wealth & status
In socioeconomic terms, Vallcarca i els Penitents is among the most affluent in the city, with a net household income of about €54,177 per year (INE 2023).
🌳 Calm & green
For peace and green space, Vallcarca i els Penitents is busier and less green than average; green zones cover about 29,760 m² of the area.
🚇 Urban convenience
Vallcarca i els Penitents is moderately served by transit and amenities — a measure of how close bus stops, municipal services and everyday amenities are.
👨👩👧 Family-friendly
For families, Vallcarca i els Penitents is about average for family infrastructure; children under 18 make up 15.3% of residents and households average 2.4 people.
Key statistics
Population (2023)
16,376
Net household income (€/yr, 2023)
€54,177
Median year of construction
1962
Buildings built after 2000
7.1%
Dwellings
7,060
Green-zone area
29,760 m²
Mean age
44.3
Residents under 18
15.3%
Residents 65+
22.0%
Spanish-born residents
80.9%
Average household size
2.4
Area
1.25 km²
Questions & answers
Is Vallcarca i els Penitents a good neighborhood for families?
For family infrastructure Vallcarca i els Penitents ranks 41 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is about average for family infrastructure. Children under 18 make up 15.3% of residents and the average household has 2.4 people.
Is Vallcarca i els Penitents a quiet, calm area?
For peace and green space Vallcarca i els Penitents ranks 45 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is busier and less green than average. Green zones cover about 29,760 m² of the area.
Is Vallcarca i els Penitents well connected and convenient?
For everyday convenience Vallcarca i els Penitents ranks 44 of 73 neighborhoods, so it is moderately served by transit and amenities — based on the density of bus stops, municipal services and amenities.
Is Vallcarca i els Penitents an affluent or expensive area?
The net household income in Vallcarca i els Penitents is about €54,177 per year (INE 2023). It ranks 15 of 73 neighborhoods in Barcelona, so it is among the most affluent in the city.
Where is Vallcarca i els Penitents?
Vallcarca i els Penitents is a neighborhood in district 6 of Barcelona; its approximate center is 41.4157, 2.1414.