Chastre is a municipality with 7,647 residents spread over 31.6 km². The population has a slight majority of women at 50.5%, and the average age is about 39 years. Most people here own their homes, with a rate of 74%, and the net per capita income averages 20,748 €. The housing stock is largely composed of houses, representing 93.7% of buildings, with an emphasis on open type houses, farms, and castles at 55.8%. Semi-closed and closed type houses make up another significant portion, while apartment buildings are relatively rare at 6.3%. The average number of rooms per dwelling exceeds the national average, standing at 6.3.
Currently, there are 15 houses for sale in Chastre. The average price for these houses is about 551,546 €, with the most expensive reaching up to 990,000 € and the cheapest going for 295,000 €. This range reflects a variety of options in terms of size and condition. The area benefits from good road connections, including the N273 and proximity to the A4/E411 motorway, which is just an 8-minute drive from the center and links to Brussels, Namur, Arlon, and beyond. The A15/E42 motorway is also accessible within about 18 minutes.
Public transport includes several bus lines such as TEC lines 27, 34, 51, and 52 that connect Chastre with nearby towns like St-Géry, Gembloux, Walhain, Mont-Saint-Guibert, and Louvain-la-Neuve. There is also a bus line connecting Tournai and Mouscron passing through the area. Schools in Chastre include 10 nurseries and multiple nursery and primary schools; however, there are no secondary schools within the municipality. For shopping needs, residents have access to a Delhaize supermarket.
Shared mobility options like bike sharing or car sharing are not currently available in Chastre. There are no charging stations for electric vehicles in the municipality either. For longer-distance travel, Brussels South Charleroi Airport is reachable by car in about 27 minutes and takes approximately 108 minutes by public transport. This makes Chastre accessible for both daily commuting and occasional air travel needs.
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