The property market in Sivry-Rance in 2025
Sivry-Rance is a municipality in the province of Hainaut in Wallonia, with 4,871 residents spread across 92.0 km2, giving a density of 53 inhabitants per km2.
The median price for houses stands at EUR 215,207, while apartments reach a median value of EUR 120,348. The price per square metre is EUR 1,537. Visit our property prices in Sivry-Rance page for detailed data.
How to estimate a property in Sivry-Rance
Estimating a property in Sivry-Rance means starting from the price observed for comparable properties in the municipality, then correcting that benchmark for the features of the home.
The starting point is the price per square metre recorded on recent sales of the same type, house or apartment. That benchmark describes an average property, not a specific home.
Then come the corrections. Living area, plot, number of bedrooms, general condition, energy performance, garage or outdoor space, each one shifts the value.
An estimate remains a range. The price settles where that range meets demand at the time the property goes on the market.
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 Sivry-Rance
Sivry-Rance is a rural municipality with an agricultural character, where proximity to nature and open landscapes define the living environment. Residents enjoy a quiet setting, pastoral views, and a peaceful pace of life, far from the bustle of urban centres. This village character fosters neighbourhood bonds and an authentic community 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 Sivry-Rance
Here are municipalities in the same province worth considering:
- Lens — Median house price: EUR 219,974, overall score: 48/100
- Honnelles — Median house price: EUR 238,216, overall score: 46/100
- Momignies — Median house price: EUR 198,504, overall score: 46/100
- Rumes — Median house price: EUR 187,698, overall score: 51/100
- Merbes-le-Chateau — Median house price: EUR 193,775, overall score: 45/100
- Froidchapelle — Median house price: EUR 195,521, overall score: 44/100
Transport and accessibility
Sivry-Rance scores 19/100 for public transport and 31/100 for walkability. The accessibility score for shops and services reaches 30/100.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
The energy challenge is significant: 48.1% of homes are rated F or G, requiring major renovation work.
- Class A: 0.6 %
- Class B: 5.6 %
- Class C: 11.4 %
- Class D: 15.6 %
- Class E: 18.7 %
- Class F: 17.2 %
- Class G: 30.9 %
Visit our EPC in Sivry-Rance page to estimate renovation costs.
What makes an estimate vary from one address to the next
With equal features, two properties in the same municipality are not worth the same price, and the precise location as well as the technical condition explain most of the gap.
Location plays on the distance to schools, shops and main roads, but also on how quiet the street is.
Technical condition weighs through the work it imposes on the buyer. Roof, window frames, heating and insulation can partly be read in the EPC certificate, and a weak rating is negotiated on the price.
These factors do not add up mechanically. A well-located property in need of renovation and a renovated one further out end up in the same range.
Demographics and population profile
The population is experiencing moderate growth, with growth of 1.5% over 5 years. 19.2 % of the population is aged 18 to 34 and 21.0 % is over 65. The foreign population share is 3.4 %.
The median declarable income stands at EUR 27,221 per year. The municipality has 430 active businesses.
Safety
The crime rate is below the national average, reflecting a peaceful living environment, with 40.9 offences per 1,000 residents, including 17.7 thefts and 3.6 acts of violence. The safety score is 74/100.
Quality of life in Sivry-Rance
Sivry-Rance offers a living environment that can be assessed through several complementary indicators. In terms of walkability, the municipality scores 31/100, reflecting how easy it is to walk for daily errands and activities. The public transport score is 19/100, indicating the level of bus, tram, or train service. Access to schools is rated 43/100, an essential criterion for families with children. Proximity to shops and services reaches 30/100. Green spaces score 93/100, important for daily wellbeing. Finally, the safety score stands at 74/100. All these criteria together give Sivry-Rance an overall score of 46/100.
Economy and employment in Sivry-Rance
The economic activity of Sivry-Rance is characterised by a median declarable income of EUR 27,221 per year (average income: EUR 34,983). The municipality hosts 430 active businesses, or 0.09 businesses per 100 residents, reflecting a developing economic fabric. The municipal tax pressure is 19.9%.
Investment
With an investment score of 40/100 and 16 transactions over the past 12 months, Sivry-Rance has limited 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 Sivry-Rance in 2025?
The median price of a house in Sivry-Rance is EUR 215,207. Apartments trade at around EUR 120,348 and villas reach EUR 462,061.
Is Sivry-Rance a good municipality to invest in?
Sivry-Rance scores 40/100 for investment and 46/100 overall. Registration fees in Wallonia amount to 12.5%.
What is the demographic profile of Sivry-Rance?
Sivry-Rance has 4,871 residents and 1,048 households. The median income is EUR 27,221 per year.
What public transport is available in Sivry-Rance?
Sivry-Rance scores 19/100 for public transport and 31/100 for walkability. Car access remains important for many journeys.
How safe is Sivry-Rance?
The crime rate is below the national average, reflecting a peaceful living environment, with a safety score of 74/100.