Question 1

Which is cheaper, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe or Koekelberg?

Accepted Answer

The median house price in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is €355,000 and in Koekelberg €344,500. For apartments: Berchem-Sainte-Agathe €227,500, Koekelberg €229,500.

Question 2

Which municipality has better neighborhood scores?

Accepted Answer

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has an overall score of 64/100 and Koekelberg 60/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.

Question 3

Is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe better for families than Koekelberg?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your priorities. Berchem-Sainte-Agathe scores 64/100 for schools and 16/100 for safety. Koekelberg scores 47/100 and 10/100 respectively.

Question 4

How much is a m² in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe vs Koekelberg?

Accepted Answer

Price per m² is €2,536 in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe and €2,461 in Koekelberg. Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.

Question 5

Which municipality is better for investors?

Accepted Answer

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has 58 transactions (12 months) and Koekelberg 57. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.

Question 6

How does the EPC compare between Berchem-Sainte-Agathe and Koekelberg?

Accepted Answer

See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.

Metric	Berchem-Sainte-Agathe	Koekelberg
Median house price	€355,000	€344,500
Median apartment price	€227,500	€229,500
Median villa price	N/A	N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)	€2,536/m²	€2,461/m²

Metric	Berchem-Sainte-Agathe	Koekelberg
Overall score	64/100	60/100
Transport	64/100	63/100
Schools	64/100	47/100
Shops	81/100	88/100
Green spaces	53/100	39/100
Safety	16/100	10/100

Metric	Berchem-Sainte-Agathe	Koekelberg
Population	25,787	22,648
Median income	N/A	N/A
Area	2.95 km²	1.17 km²
Transactions (12m)	58	57

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe vs Koekelberg | Property Comparison 2026

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