Wezembeek-Oppem is a municipality with 14,258 inhabitants spread across 6.9 square kilometers, where the majority of residents tend to be homeowners, at 73%. The average age of inhabitants is near 41 years, and their average net income is around €23,460 annually. The population includes mostly Belgians (76.2%), followed by Germans and French at 3.6% each, along with smaller percentages of Italians, Poles, Brits, Romanians, and others.
Housing in Wezembeek-Oppem primarily consists of houses rather than apartments, with 79.4% of dwellings being houses and 20.6% apartment buildings. The buildings are quite spacious on average, offering about 6.3 rooms per dwelling, which is above the national average. The types of houses include open type houses, farms, and castles (32.6%), semi-closed type houses (27%), and closed type houses (19.1%). Most buildings were constructed around 1964.
Currently, there are 25 houses for sale in the area, with prices ranging significantly from €495,500 to €1,990,000. The average price for a house on the market is about €915,460. This pricing reflects the size and quality of homes typically found here.
Connectivity is practical with easy access to major roads such as N226 and N227 running through the municipality. The R0 Brussels ring motorway is just 2 minutes by car from the town center, facilitating quick travel. The A3/E25 - E40 - E42 motorway junction is reachable within 5 minutes by car, connecting to routes towards Leuven, Liège, Eupen, and beyond.
Public transport includes two tram lines (39 and 44) linking Wezembeek-Oppem with Montgomery and other areas. Additionally, there are 13 bus lines serving the municipality, providing connections to surrounding towns and Brussels. Nearby train stations like Nossegem and Zaventem offer further travel options.
Families will find several educational institutions including 4 nurseries, 6 nursery schools, 6 primary schools such as the Deutsche Schule Brüssel, and 2 secondary schools like Heilig Hartcollege. Shopping needs are met locally by stores including Delitraiteur, LIDL, Carrefour, and Delhaize.
There are no shared mobility options like bike or car sharing within Wezembeek-Oppem, nor public electric vehicle charging stations. Brussels Airport lies about 7 minutes away by car and about 44 minutes by public transport, making it accessible for regular travelers.
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