Wervik is a municipality covering 43.8 km² with a population of 18,767 people, where ownership of homes is quite common, with 72% of inhabitants owning their dwelling. The average age here is around 42 years, and residents have an average income of 17,157€ net per year. The population includes mostly Belgians at 92.8%, alongside small communities from France, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and the Netherlands.
Housing in Wervik mainly consists of houses, which make up 91.3% of the buildings. These houses come in various forms: about 40.7% are closed type houses, 25.1% semi-closed, and 19.6% open types including farms and castles. The average building date is around 1953, and the dwellings typically have just under 6 rooms on average. This reflects a mix of housing styles available for sale in the area.
Prices for houses for sale in Wervik vary widely, with the average around 282,989€, but properties can be found from as low as 95,000€ to as high as 875,000€. The town offers good connectivity with easy access to the A19 motorway in about 4 minutes by car and the A14/E17 motorway within 14 minutes. Main roads include the N8, N58, N303, N311, and N515.
Public transport options include several bus lines such as De Lijn's lines 29, 43, 69, and 84 as well as TEC line 3, connecting Wervik with neighboring towns and cities. For families, the municipality provides numerous educational facilities including 10 nurseries and multiple nursery, primary, and secondary schools. Shopping needs are served locally by a SPAR, a LIDL, and a Carrefour store. There are no shared mobility services or EV charging stations currently available in Wervik. The nearest airport is Wevelgem Airport reachable in about 11 minutes by car.