Fuente de datos: Las métricas de seguridad, criminalidad y calidad provienen de Numbeo, una base de datos global de datos reportados por la comunidad.
Todas las puntuaciones son comparaciones relativas en una escala de 0-100, donde 50 = promedio global. Puntuaciones más altas significan mejor que el promedio, puntuaciones más bajas significan peor que el promedio.
Valencia, Spain
Expansion district with modern urban layout
Expansion district with modern urban layout
Eixample, also known as Ensanche, is a prominent district in Valencia, Spain, situated between the Old City (Ciutat Vella), Quatre Carreres, Camins al Grau, Extramurs, and El Pla del Real. It is characterized by its elegant grid layout, wide boulevards, and a distinctive blend of historic and modern architecture, featuring many modernista facades. The district offers a polished and refined residential atmosphere, combining classic architectural styles with contemporary comforts like larger rooms and balconies. Its very high walkability and cycling friendliness make it easy to navigate on foot or by bike.
The district boasts a vibrant lifestyle with a serious dining scene, numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars, particularly in areas like Ruzafa and Pla del Remei. Shopping opportunities range from artisan boutiques to upscale international stores, especially prominent around the Colón area and the Mercado de Colón, which also offers gourmet options and people-watching. Eixample is exceptionally well-connected by public transport, ranking 5th among the city's districts for its extensive metro, bus, and tram networks, alongside a train station. While generally possessing a moderate nightlife, some areas like Ruzafa are known for their more bohemian and lively evening scene. However, it ranks very low in terms of green space, being 43rd out of 48 districts, although the Turia Garden is minutes away.
Eixample is rich in facilities, offering a high number of schools, doctors, hospitals, cultural venues such as museums, theatres, and cinemas, as well as abundant supermarkets and marketplaces. The district's air quality is generally good, with an AQI of 1.7, which is slightly better than the city's baseline. Real estate in Eixample reflects its desirability, with average apartment rents around 22.5 EUR per square meter and purchase prices approximately 3200 EUR per square meter. This district is particularly well-suited for professionals, families seeking spacious apartments with modern amenities, newcomers, and long-term expatriates who prioritize comfort, centrality, and a balanced urban life. It presents a refined alternative for those who might find the historic old town too dense or noisy.
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How this district scores across different lifestyle factors
Based on city data with district-specific air quality adjustment
Safety Index
62Crime Index
62Healthcare Index
77Resilience Score
N/AAceptable
Índice de Calidad del Aire: 2
