Living in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe: a portrait
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is a municipality in Bruxelles-Capitale in Brussels-Capital Region, with 25,787 residents spread across 3.0 km2. The population is experiencing moderate growth.
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Urban profile
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe 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.
Settling in Brussels-Capital Region
The Brussels-Capital Region, home to the European institutions, is a cosmopolitan and bilingual metropolis of over one million inhabitants. Its population density is the highest in the country, which is reflected in property prices above the national average. The rental market is particularly dynamic, driven by the presence of expatriates, EU civil servants, and students. Brussels offers a thriving cultural life, renowned gastronomy, and a dense public transport network comprising metro, tram, and bus.
Getting around Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe scores 84/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 82/100. The municipality is well-served by public transport.
Schools and services
The schools score is 73/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 81/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 53/100, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is high, typical of major urban centers, with 160.0 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 0/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is EUR 25,278 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 612,716, or EUR 4,377 per sqm.
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Daily life in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 24.2x. This high ratio reflects tension between property prices and local incomes. Access to shops and services (81/100) makes daily life convenient without excessive travel. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 24.5 % of residents under 17, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 73/100 reflects a quality educational offering. The average household size (4.92 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 24.5 %
- 18-34 years: 21.9 %
- 35-64 years: 38.0 %
- 65+ years: 15.6 %
- Foreign residents: 21.3 %
- Households: 5,244
- Average household size: 4.92
Neighboring municipalities
- Ganshoren — 25,564 residents, overall score 73/100
- Watermael-Boitsfort — 25,295 residents, overall score 80/100
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode — 26,895 residents, overall score 72/100
- Koekelberg — 22,648 residents, overall score 72/100
- Auderghem — 35,350 residents, overall score 76/100
Is Berchem-Sainte-Agathe a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 73/100 and a green score of 53/100, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has an overall score of 74/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
The median income is EUR 25,278 per year and the median house price is EUR 612,716. The price-to-income ratio of 24.2x should be factored into your planning.
What is public transport like in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe?
The transport score is 84/100 and walkability is 82/100. A good network facilitates daily commuting.