Brussels vs Ixelles | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Brussels and Ixelles.
Property prices
| Metric | Brussels | Ixelles |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €436,750 | €700,500 |
| Median apartment price | €279,000 | €350,000 |
| Median villa price | N/A | N/A |
| Price per m² | €3,120/m² | €5,004/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€436,750
Ixelles
€700,500
Median apartment price
Brussels
€279,000
Ixelles
€350,000
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Ixelles
N/A
Price per m²
Brussels
€3,120/m²
Ixelles
€5,004/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Brussels | Ixelles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73/100 | 62/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 76/100 | 29/100 |
| Shops | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Green spaces | 51/100 | 38/100 |
| Safety | 0/100 | 1/100 |
Overall score
Brussels
73/100
Ixelles
62/100
Transport
Brussels
100/100
Ixelles
100/100
Schools
Brussels
76/100
Ixelles
29/100
Shops
Brussels
88/100
Ixelles
88/100
Green spaces
Brussels
51/100
Ixelles
38/100
Safety
Brussels
0/100
Ixelles
1/100
Energy performance
Brussels
A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%
Ixelles
A
2.0%
B
5.2%
C
12.0%
D
18.0%
E
19.8%
F
14.5%
G
28.5%
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Ixelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196.828 | 89.278 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 6.34 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 1.912 | 1.137 |
Population
Brussels
196.828
Ixelles
89.278
Median income
Brussels
N/A
Ixelles
N/A
Area
Brussels
32.61 km²
Ixelles
6.34 km²
Transactions (12m)
Brussels
1.912
Ixelles
1.137
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Brussels
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
The median house price in Brussels is €436,750 and in Ixelles €700,500. For apartments: Brussels €279,000, Ixelles €350,000.
Brussels has an overall score of 73/100 and Ixelles 62/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Brussels scores 76/100 for schools and 0/100 for safety. Ixelles scores 29/100 and 1/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €3,120 in Brussels and €5,004 in Ixelles.
Brussels has 1.912 transactions (12 months) and Ixelles 1.137. Higher liquidity can be attractive for investors.
See the EPC distribution above. A higher share of A and B labels indicates a more energy-efficient housing stock.
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)