Living in Soignies: a portrait
Soignies is a municipality in Hainaut in Wallonia, with 27,200 residents spread across 86.3 km2.
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Urban profile
Soignies 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 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.
Getting around Soignies
Soignies scores 44/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 55/100. Public transport access is adequate but could be improved.
Schools and services
The schools score is 69/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 57/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 58/100, Soignies has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 79.7 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 6/100.
Cost of living
The median house purchase price is EUR 207,204, or EUR 1,480 per sqm.Estimate your budget with our mortgage simulator.
Daily life in Soignies
Access to shops and services (57/100) may require regular trips to neighbouring municipalities. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
The school access score of 69/100 reflects an adequate educational offering.
Population profile
Neighboring municipalities
- Ecaussinnes — 29,032 residents, overall score 46/100
- Ath — 30,048 residents, overall score 61/100
- Saint-Ghislain — 23,743 residents, overall score 58/100
- 's-Gravenbrakel — 23,443 residents, overall score 60/100
- Courcelles — 31,337 residents, overall score 55/100
Is Soignies a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 69/100 and a green score of 58/100, Soignies offers an environment that should be evaluated based on your family priorities.
What is the overall score of Soignies?
Soignies has an overall score of 59/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Soignies?
The median income is N/A per year and the median house price is EUR 207,204.
What is public transport like in Soignies?
The transport score is 44/100 and walkability is 55/100. Car use is often complementary.