House for sale - Nijlen

Nijlen is a municipality within the Mechelen region that houses 22,949 residents spread over 39.2 square kilometers. The population tilts slightly towards women, who make up 50.6%, with the average age around 43 years. Most inhabitants own their homes, with an ownership rate of 82%, and the average net annual income per person is just under 20,000 euros. The local demographic is predominantly Belgian, accounting for 97.7%, with small minorities from neighboring countries and beyond.

The housing landscape in Nijlen is dominated by houses, which make up 86.2% of the buildings, mostly built around 1966 on average. The types include a substantial mix of open-type houses such as farms and castles (38.5%), semi-closed houses at 37.4%, and a smaller proportion of closed-type houses at 7.5%. Commercial houses and other structures form minor shares. Houses for sale here average around 444,675 euros, with prices ranging from 265,000 to 629,552 euros.

Accessibility in Nijlen is practical for drivers with the A13/E313 motorway reachable within a five-minute drive, offering routes toward Antwerp, Hasselt, and Liège. The A21/E34 motorway is slightly further at ten minutes’ distance. Several main roads also traverse the area including the N13 and N116, providing local connectivity.

Public transport includes several bus lines linking Nijlen with nearby towns like Lier and Herentals. The railway stations in or near the town center include Nijlen itself and neighboring stops such as Kessel and Bouwel. Educational facilities are well represented with multiple nurseries, primary schools, and three secondary schools available within the municipality. Residents have access to supermarkets including SPAR, Albert Heijn, and Carrefour for daily shopping needs. There are no shared mobility options or EV charging points currently in Nijlen, and the closest airport is Antwerp International Airport located about 19 minutes by car.