Schilde is a municipality covering 36.1 km² with a population of 19,652 people. On average, residents are about 45 years old and the majority own their homes, with an ownership rate of 81%. The average net per capita income is 25,607 €, reflecting the economic profile of the area. The population includes mostly Belgian nationals (92.3%), with some Dutch (5%) and small percentages from other countries.
The housing stock in Schilde is predominantly houses, making up 84.9% of buildings, with the remainder being apartment buildings. Houses here tend to be spacious, with an average of 6.5 rooms, which is above the Belgian average of 6. Most houses are of the open type (59.8%), including farms and castles, while semi-closed and closed type houses make up smaller shares. There are currently 12 houses for sale in Schilde, with prices ranging from 209,000 € to nearly 2 million €, averaging around 936,502 €.
Transport connections in Schilde are convenient. The A21/E34 motorway, linking Antwerp and Turnhout as well as extending towards Eindhoven, Netherlands, is accessible within 10 minutes by car from the town center. The A1/E19 motorway, connecting Brussels and Antwerp and continuing to Breda in the Netherlands, is also reachable in about 10 minutes. Roads like the N12 and N121 provide additional access points.
Public transport includes several bus lines stopping in Schilde, such as lines 404, 410, 412, 610, and 618. Train stations nearby include Noorderkempen, Ekeren, and Antwerpen-Noorderdokken among others. Educational facilities comprise several nurseries, primary schools, and two secondary schools. For shopping, there are multiple supermarkets including Delhaize, Louis Delhaize, OKay, and Carrefour. For electric vehicle owners, there are two charging stations available locally. The closest airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), approximately 17 minutes by car or just over an hour by public transport.
Open Immovlan