The property market in 's-Gravenbrakel in 2025
's-Gravenbrakel is a municipality in the province of Hainaut in Wallonia, with 23,443 residents spread across 48.9 km2, giving a density of 480 inhabitants per km2.
The median price for houses stands at EUR 193,468, while apartments reach a median value of EUR 210,296. The price per square metre is EUR 1,382. Visit our property prices in 's-Gravenbrakel page for detailed data.
Regional context: Wallonia
Wallonia, the French-speaking region in southern Belgium, attracts with its natural landscapes, spacious living, and more affordable property prices. Registration fees stand at 12.5%, but the lower purchase prices often compensate for this difference. The region offers attractive energy renovation subsidies and boasts a remarkable natural heritage spanning the Ardennes, the Meuse valleys, and the Hainaut countryside. The rise of remote working has strengthened the appeal of Walloon municipalities for Brussels commuters.
Urban profile of 's-Gravenbrakel
's-Gravenbrakel is a medium-sized city with comprehensive urban services, good transport connectivity, and varied neighbourhoods. It offers hospitals, shopping centres, cultural and sporting facilities, and a diversified job market. This intermediate size provides the best compromise between urban dynamism and quality of life.
The province of Hainaut
Hainaut, the most populated province of Wallonia, offers property prices among the most affordable in Belgium. Industrial reconversion and urban renewal projects create opportunities for investors seeking attractive yields.
Neighboring municipalities of 's-Gravenbrakel
Here are municipalities in the same province worth considering:
- Saint-Ghislain — Median house price: EUR 226,250, overall score: 58/100
- Fleurus — Median house price: EUR 215,084, overall score: 61/100
- Manage — Median house price: EUR 157,601, overall score: 61/100
- Frameries — Median house price: EUR 170,104, overall score: 62/100
- Colfontaine — Median house price: EUR 271,207, overall score: 58/100
- Boussu — Median house price: EUR 129,618, overall score: 58/100
Transport and accessibility
's-Gravenbrakel scores 39/100 for public transport and 56/100 for walkability. The accessibility score for shops and services reaches 61/100.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
The energy profile is mixed, with 10.7% in classes A-B and 31.7% in classes F-G.
- Class A: 0.6 %
- Class B: 10.1 %
- Class C: 19.8 %
- Class D: 20.6 %
- Class E: 17.3 %
- Class F: 12.5 %
- Class G: 19.2 %
Visit our EPC in 's-Gravenbrakel page to estimate renovation costs.
Demographics and population profile
Population growth is strong, reflecting sustained attractiveness, with growth of 7.0% over 5 years. 20.8 % of the population is aged 18 to 34 and 18.6 % is over 65. The foreign population share is 9.7 %.
The median declarable income stands at EUR 29,880 per year. The municipality has 1,673 active businesses.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 56.7 offences per 1,000 residents, including 23.8 thefts and 5.6 acts of violence. The safety score is 43/100.
Quality of life in 's-Gravenbrakel
's-Gravenbrakel offers a living environment that can be assessed through several complementary indicators. In terms of walkability, the municipality scores 56/100, reflecting how easy it is to walk for daily errands and activities. The public transport score is 39/100, indicating the level of bus, tram, or train service. Access to schools is rated 62/100, an essential criterion for families with children. Proximity to shops and services reaches 61/100. Green spaces score 67/100, important for daily wellbeing. Finally, the safety score stands at 43/100. All these criteria together give 's-Gravenbrakel an overall score of 60/100.
Economy and employment in 's-Gravenbrakel
The economic activity of 's-Gravenbrakel is characterised by a median declarable income of EUR 29,880 per year (average income: EUR 39,736). The municipality hosts 1,673 active businesses, or 0.07 businesses per 100 residents, reflecting a developing economic fabric. The municipal tax pressure is 23.4%.
Investment
With an investment score of 69/100 and 183 transactions over the past 12 months, 's-Gravenbrakel offers moderate investment potential. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%. Try our mortgage simulator and notary fees calculator.
How much does a house cost in 's-Gravenbrakel in 2025?
The median price of a house in 's-Gravenbrakel is EUR 193,468. Apartments trade at around EUR 210,296 and villas reach EUR 416,493.
Is 's-Gravenbrakel a good municipality to invest in?
's-Gravenbrakel scores 69/100 for investment and 60/100 overall. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%.
What is the demographic profile of 's-Gravenbrakel?
's-Gravenbrakel has 23,443 residents and 4,682 households. The median income is EUR 29,880 per year.
What public transport is available in 's-Gravenbrakel?
's-Gravenbrakel scores 39/100 for public transport and 56/100 for walkability. Car access remains important for many journeys.
How safe is 's-Gravenbrakel?
The crime rate is around the national average, with a safety score of 43/100.