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Property Prices in Bucaille, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin2026 property valuation

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Updated: January 2026 Sources: DVF · Notaires de France · Immover January 2026 · DVF, Notaires de France, Immover

In brief

The average price per m² in Bucaille (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin) is 2 429 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 2,1 to 2,7 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 26 % over 5 years and rose 10,4 % over the last 12 months, with about 24 transactions per year.

La Bucaille, a residential area of Cherbourg-Octeville, close to the centre and to Les Fourches.

Property Prices in Bucaille

The 2026 figures· Indicative data

2 429^€/m²

Apartments in the Bucaille district of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin sell at an average price of around 2 429 €/m², based on the prices actually recorded (DVF transactions). A band of 2 096 to 2 696 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the closeness of the centre, the type of property, the general condition and the presence of outdoor space. Five-year change: +26 %.

Studio, T1 (1 room)4 308 €

T2 (2 rooms)2 449 €

Apartment (average)2 429 €

T3 (3 rooms)2 373 €

T4 and larger (4+ rooms)2 333 €

12-month change

+10,4 %

5-year change

+26 %

Transactions / year

Price range /m²

2,1 to 2,7 k€

Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary, aggregated at district level using the IRIS zoning of INSEE. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.

Market trend

+26 % over 5 years

Change in the average price per m² in Bucaille, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, 2021 to 2026. Source: DVF.

After 1 930 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Bucaille district of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin reaches 2 429 €/m² in 2026, roughly +26 % over the period.

Bucaille compared with its neighbours

average €/m²

DistrictTierPrice /m²Gap

Avenue de Paris2 472 €+2 %

Bucaille2 429 €ref.

Centre-ville2 374 €-2 %

Octeville2 364 €-3 %

Les Mielles2 334 €-4 %

Accessibility

City centreThe centre of Cherbourg-Octeville and its shops are quickly reached, on foot or by bus, from La Bucaille.
BusThe area is served by the bus lines of the Cotentin conurbation linking the centre to the heights of Octeville.
By carThe nearby roads make it possible to reach the station, the roadstead and the other areas of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Shops and services

Shops

Local shops in the district and the retailers of the nearby centre cover everyday needs.

Facilities

Schools, public facilities and local services shape daily life in the area and its surroundings.

Projet urbain

The urban renewal of Les Fourches and Charcot-Spanel brings new public spaces and a tree-lined walkway.

The history of the district

La Bucaille is a residential area of Cherbourg-Octeville, west of the centre. It forms a whole with the neighbouring districts of Charcot-Spanel and Les Fourches, marked by blocks of flats inherited from post-war urban development.

The Les Fourches and Charcot-Spanel area is the subject of an urban renewal scheme, with public-space works planned over several years. A tree-lined walkway linking the rue des Fourches to the rue Charcot is at the heart of that project, with play areas, orchards and places to rest.

La Bucaille keeps a young population and a dense residential fabric, immediately next to the centre of Cherbourg-Octeville. Its position between the centre and the heights leading towards Octeville makes it a practical and well-equipped area.

Who buys in Bucaille

La Bucaille attracts buyers looking for an affordable residential area close to the centre of Cherbourg-Octeville. Its apartments answer the demand of first-time buyers and working households alike, while the urban renewal of the neighbouring Les Fourches area strengthens its appeal over the medium term. A share of investors targets the rental demand carried by the central position and a young population.

Frequently asked questions

The average price in Bucaille is 2 429 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a band of 2 096 to 2 696 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.

La Bucaille is a residential area of Cherbourg-Octeville, west of the centre, close to the districts of Charcot-Spanel and Les Fourches.

The district is dominated by apartments, in a dense residential fabric inherited from post-war urban development, close to the centre.

Yes. The neighbouring Les Fourches and Charcot-Spanel area is the subject of an urban renewal scheme, with new public spaces and a tree-lined walkway planned over several years.