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Nivelles vs Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve | Property Comparison 2026

Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Nivelles and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve.

Property prices

Median house price

Nivelles

€321,500

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

€480,500

Median apartment price

Nivelles

€223,000

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

€250,500

Median villa price

Nivelles

€440,000

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

€545,000

Price per m² (estimate, typical surface)

Nivelles

€2,296/m²

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

€3,432/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

Overall score

Nivelles

64/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

64/100

Transport

Nivelles

94/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

93/100

Schools

Nivelles

75/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

94/100

Shops

Nivelles

67/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

47/100

Green spaces

Nivelles

61/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

61/100

Safety

Nivelles

4/100

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

13/100

Energy performance

Nivelles

A
4.7%
B
23.0%
C
24.4%
D
18.8%
E
12.5%
F
7.1%
G
9.5%

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

A
2.6%
B
26.6%
C
24.8%
D
19.0%
E
11.9%
F
7.0%
G
8.1%

Demographics

Population

Nivelles

29,070

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

31,648

Median income

Nivelles

N/A

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

N/A

Area

Nivelles

61.21 km²

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

30.13 km²

Transactions (12m)

Nivelles

71

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

110

Verdict

For a family

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

For an investor

Similar

For a student

Nivelles

Frequently asked questions

The median house price in Nivelles is €321,500 and in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve €480,500. For apartments: Nivelles €223,000, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve €250,500.
Nivelles has an overall score of 64/100 and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 64/100. Scores cover transit, schools, shops, green space and safety.
It depends on your priorities. Nivelles scores 75/100 for schools and 4/100 for safety. Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve scores 94/100 and 13/100 respectively.
Price per m² is €2,296 in Nivelles and €3,432 in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve. Price per m²: indicative estimate (median house price divided by a typical surface of 140 m²), not an observed value.
Nivelles has 71 transactions (12 months) and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve 110. 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.
Property prices NivellesProperty prices Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)