House for sale - Charleroi

Charleroi is a commune of 102.9 km² with a population of just over 202,000. The average age here is 39 years, and a majority of the residents own their homes, making up 54% of households. Income levels are modest, with an average net per capita income of 13,444 euros annually. The population is diverse, primarily Belgian at 85%, but also including notable communities from Italy, Morocco, France, Turkey, Romania, and Algeria.

The housing stock in Charleroi primarily consists of houses; about 77.2% of the buildings are houses with a variety of types: closed type houses make up 43%, semi-closed houses 23.2%, and open type houses, farms, and castles 6.7%. The average size is somewhat smaller than the national average, with dwellings having around 5.3 rooms compared to the Belgian average of 6. Most buildings date from around 1920.

There are currently 51 houses listed for sale in Charleroi, with prices ranging widely from 55,000 euros up to 1.2 million euros. On average, expect to pay about 287,133 euros for a house. The area is well connected by road: the A54/E420 motorway entrance is effectively at the center of Charleroi, while the A15/E42 can be reached within seven minutes. Several main roads cross the commune including the N5 and N29.

Public transport includes tram lines M2, M3, and M4 linking Charleroi Sud with surrounding areas, plus 63 bus lines serving various routes. For families, there are plenty of educational options: over 100 nurseries and nursery schools combined, more than 130 primary schools, and 37 secondary schools. Shopping needs are covered by numerous supermarkets like Carrefour (18 locations), Aldi (9), and Lidl (8). For mobility beyond public transport, there are six electric vehicle charging stations and three car-sharing points via Cambio. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is accessible in about four minutes by car or under half an hour by public transit.