Ramillies is a municipality covering 49.1 km² with a population of 6,522 residents. The average age is around 39 years, and most inhabitants own their homes, with a high ownership rate of 87%. The community is predominantly Belgian at 96.8%, with small numbers from France, Romania, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Spain, and other countries. Average net income per person is about €19,861 per year. House sizes here tend to be larger than average for Belgium, with roughly 6.5 rooms on average, reflecting a housing stock mainly composed of houses rather than apartments.
Housing in Ramillies is largely made up of open type houses like farms and even castles, which represent over two-thirds (68.4%) of the building types. Semi-closed houses make up about 20.8%, and there are few closed type houses. Apartment buildings exist but are rare, only 1.9% of the total. Houses for sale currently number 17, with prices averaging €355,765 but ranging broadly from €30,000 to €995,000. This shows a diverse market in terms of property size, condition, and price.
Accessibility to Ramillies is straightforward. The A4/E411 motorway connecting Brussels to Namur and Luxembourg is just a 12-minute drive away from the town center. Another major highway, the A3/E40-E42 towards Leuven and Liège, is reachable within 17 minutes. Important regional roads such as the N91, N243, and N279 also serve the area. Public transport includes four bus lines (148, 543, 823, E82) connecting Ramillies to neighboring towns and cities like Gembloux, Namur, and Brussels.
Regarding amenities, there is one Intermarché supermarket within the commune for daily shopping needs. Families with children will find several educational options: nine nurseries and two nursery schools support early childhood care and education, alongside two primary schools. Secondary schools are not available within the municipality. There are no current shared mobility services such as bike or car sharing or EV charging stations in Ramillies. The nearest airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport, accessible by car in about 36 minutes.