Bruges vs Ostend | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Bruges and Ostend.
Property prices
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €340,000 | €285,500 |
| Median apartment price | €255,000 | €220,000 |
| Median villa price | €562,000 | €470,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €2,429/m² | €2,039/m² |
Median house price
Bruges
€340,000
Ostend
€285,500
Median apartment price
Bruges
€255,000
Ostend
€220,000
Median villa price
Bruges
€562,000
Ostend
€470,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Bruges
€2,429/m²
Ostend
€2,039/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
Quality of life
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | 60/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 55/100 | 45/100 |
| Shops | 91/100 | 61/100 |
| Green spaces | 55/100 | 57/100 |
| Safety | 9/100 | 6/100 |
Overall score
Bruges
70/100
Ostend
60/100
Transport
Bruges
100/100
Ostend
100/100
Schools
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
45/100
Shops
Bruges
91/100
Ostend
61/100
Green spaces
Bruges
55/100
Ostend
57/100
Safety
Bruges
9/100
Ostend
6/100
Energy performance
Bruges
Ostend
In Flanders, the EPC distribution shown is a regional estimate (indicative method: standard profile by municipality size), not an extract from the official EPC register. Wallonia and Brussels: data from the regional registers.
Demographics
| Metric | Bruges | Ostend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,869 | 72,586 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 138.4 km² | 37.72 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 503 | 405 |
Population
Bruges
119,869
Ostend
72,586
Median income
Bruges
N/A
Ostend
N/A
Area
Bruges
138.4 km²
Ostend
37.72 km²
Transactions (12m)
Bruges
503
Ostend
405
Verdict
For a family
Bruges
For an investor
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For a student
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Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)