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 | €432,500 | €775,000 |
| Median apartment price | €270,000 | €346,250 |
| Median villa price | N/A | N/A |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €3,089/m² | €5,536/m² |
Median house price
Brussels
€432,500
Ixelles
€775,000
Median apartment price
Brussels
€270,000
Ixelles
€346,250
Median villa price
Brussels
N/A
Ixelles
N/A
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Brussels
€3,089/m²
Ixelles
€5,536/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 | 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
Ixelles
Demographics
| Metric | Brussels | Ixelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196,828 | 89,278 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 32.61 km² | 6.34 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 414 | 253 |
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
414
Ixelles
253
Verdict
For a family
Brussels
For an investor
Brussels
For a student
Brussels
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)