The average price per m² in Bailleul is 2 726 €/m² for an apartment, based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. About 42 transactions are recorded each year.
Atmospheric illustration of Bailleul, dominated by its Flemish belfry, in the Nord department.
The average price of apartments in Bailleul stands at 2 726 €/m², based on DVF data, the French notarised sales database, which lists the transactions actually registered with notaries. A town of French Flanders set at the foot of the monts de Flandre, Bailleul is known for its listed belfry and its neo-Flemish facades, rebuilt after the First World War. Close to the Belgian border, to Armentières and to the Lille metropolitan authority, it holds an in-between position, part town, part Flemish countryside. Demand comes from families and working households commuting towards Lille or Belgium and looking for a greener setting within a reasonable distance. The value of a property depends on its location, on its closeness to the centre and to the station, on its condition, on its floor and on the presence of outdoor space.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary at municipality level. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
The Bailleul market benefits from the pressure of the Lille metropolitan authority, which pushes families and working households to look for more measured prices towards Flanders. Demand is sustained by the rail service and by the closeness of the Belgian border. Renovated and well-located properties sell quickly, while homes needing works leave more room for negotiation.
The appeal of Bailleul rests on its Flemish identity, on its heritage, on its services and on its position between Lille, Armentières and Belgium. The limits lie in a more modest local employment area and in reliance on the car or the train to reach the metropolitan area. These factors contain prices and keep the market readable and affordable.
Bailleul sits below the levels of the Lille metropolitan area, with a Flemish market more affordable than the municipalities close to Lille while remaining sought after.
Bailleul is a former cloth-making town of Flanders, whose prosperity rested on trade and textile craft. Its belfry, a symbol of Flemish communal liberties, bears witness to that past and now ranks among the belfries listed as world heritage.
Almost entirely destroyed during the First World War, the town was rebuilt in a neo-Flemish style that now forms its identity. That reconstruction shaped the present centre, its gabled facades and its grand-place, the setting for the giants and the carnival.
Bailleul today has 14 732 inhabitants and acts as a local hub in French Flanders, between Armentières, Hazebrouck and the Belgian border, with a population attached to its traditions.
Bailleul has 14 732 inhabitants and a housing stock mixing Flemish town houses, buildings in the rebuilt centre and detached homes on the outskirts. Apartments are concentrated mainly in the centre, around the grand-place and the station. Buyers are families, first-time buyers and working households commuting towards Armentières, Lille or Belgium who are looking for a quieter setting on a measured budget. The town's Flemish identity, its traditions, its heritage and its rail link to the metropolitan area add to its appeal for households seeking a compromise between town and countryside.
The average price of apartments in Bailleul is 2 726 €/m², based on DVF transactions actually completed before notaries. That average covers gaps linked to closeness to the centre and to the station, the condition of the home, its floor, its aspect and the presence of outdoor space.
Its closeness to the Lille metropolitan authority and to the Belgian border supports demand from families and working households looking for a greener setting. Prices remain more affordable than in Lille, which explains the interest buyers show in the town.
The centre rebuilt in Flemish style, around the grand-place and the belfry, together with the surroundings of the station, rank among the most appreciated areas. Closeness to shops, to schools and to the rail service adds value to a property.
Location, closeness to the centre and to the station, the general condition of the property, its floor, its aspect and the existence of outdoor space or parking are decisive. A renovated and well-located home trades above the municipal average.
The average price gives a benchmark, but each home deserves a detailed valuation taking into account its street, its condition and its strengths. Immover draws on actual DVF transactions to offer you a free and tailored valuation.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).