Louvain vs Wavre | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Louvain and Wavre.
Property prices
| Metric | Louvain | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €486,000 | €350,000 |
| Median apartment price | €322,500 | €272,500 |
| Median villa price | €581,000 | €500,000 |
| Price per m² (estimate, typical surface) | €3,471/m² | €2,500/m² |
Median house price
Louvain
€486,000
Wavre
€350,000
Median apartment price
Louvain
€322,500
Wavre
€272,500
Median villa price
Louvain
€581,000
Wavre
€500,000
Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)
Louvain
€3,471/m²
Wavre
€2,500/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 | Louvain | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67/100 | 63/100 |
| Transport | 67/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 67/100 | 74/100 |
| Shops | 86/100 | 60/100 |
| Green spaces | 64/100 | 65/100 |
| Safety | 2/100 | 11/100 |
Overall score
Louvain
67/100
Wavre
63/100
Transport
Louvain
67/100
Wavre
100/100
Schools
Louvain
67/100
Wavre
74/100
Shops
Louvain
86/100
Wavre
60/100
Green spaces
Louvain
64/100
Wavre
65/100
Safety
Louvain
2/100
Wavre
11/100
Energy performance
Louvain
Wavre
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 | Louvain | Wavre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,009 | 35,558 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 56.63 km² | 41.84 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 414 | 109 |
Population
Louvain
104,009
Wavre
35,558
Median income
Louvain
N/A
Wavre
N/A
Area
Louvain
56.63 km²
Wavre
41.84 km²
Transactions (12m)
Louvain
414
Wavre
109
Verdict
For a family
Wavre
For an investor
Similar
For a student
Wavre
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)