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Property Prices in Sous-Préfecture, Douai2026 property valuation

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

The average price per m² in Sous-Préfecture (Douai) is 1 698 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 1,3 to 2,1 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market fell 6 % over 5 years and rose 0,8 % over the last 12 months, with about 50 transactions per year.

Line illustration of the Sous-Préfecture district in Douai: the sub-prefecture building, line illustration

Sous-Préfecture, a central district of Douai, between the Scarpe and the canal.

Property Prices in Sous-Préfecture

The 2026 figures· Indicative data
1 698€/m²

Apartments in the Sous-Préfecture district, in Douai, sell at an average price of around 1 698 €/m², based on prices actually recorded (DVF transactions, notarised sales). Between 1 306 and 2 068 €/m² covers half of all sales, the gap depending on the type of property, the floor, the condition and the proximity of the centre. Five-year change: -6 %.

T2 (2 rooms)2 015 €
T3 (3 rooms)1 782 €
Apartment (average)1 698 €
Studio, T1 (1 room)1 613 €
T4 and larger (4+ rooms)1 444 €
12-month change
+0,8 %
5-year change
-6 %
Transactions / year
50
Price range /m²
1,3 to 2,1 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

-6 % over 5 years
Change in the average price per m² in Sous-Préfecture (Douai), from 1 813 € in 2021 to 1 698 € in 2026. 1 875 € 1 800 € 1 725 € 1 650 € 1 813 € 1 746 € 1 686 € 1 689 € 1 703 € 1 698 € 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Change in the average price per m² in Sous-Préfecture, Douai, 2021 to 2026. Source: DVF.

After 1 813 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Sous-Préfecture district of Douai reaches 1 698 €/m² in 2026, around -6 % over the period.

Sous-Préfecture compared with its neighbouring districts

average €/m²
DistrictTierPrice /m²Gap
Faubourg d'Esquerchin1 724 €+2 %
Centre1 715 €+1 %
Sous-Préfecture1 698 €ref.
Gayant1 502 €-12 %
Gare1 494 €-12 %

Accessibility

Shops and services

Shops

The local shops of the area are complemented by those of the centre of Douai, close by.

Setting and landmarks

The sub-prefecture, the banks of the Scarpe and the public facilities shape a central and green district.

Services

Public administration, schools and cultural venues serve the area.

Locate the Sous-Préfecture district in Douai

Sous-Préfecture, a central district of Douai. Google Maps.

The history of the district

The Sous-Préfecture district occupies a central part of Douai, around the sub-prefecture building, between the Scarpe and the canal. It extends north-east of the historic heart, in a quieter and greener setting than the commercial centre.

The district has a central and residential character, valued for its proximity to public facilities, schools and cultural venues, and to the banks of the Scarpe. It is an area well known to the people of Douai.

On the market, Sous-Préfecture sits at around 1 698 €/m², close to the town average, with a steady volume of sales, on the order of fifty apartment transactions a year. Demand focuses on the apartments and houses of the area, valued for their central position and their setting.

Who buys in Sous-Préfecture

The Sous-Préfecture district attracts working people, families and first-time buyers looking for a central and quiet part of Douai, close to the Scarpe and to public facilities. Demand focuses on the apartments and houses of the district, at a level close to the town average, valued for their central position and their green setting.

Frequently asked questions

The average price in Sous-Préfecture is 1 698 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 1 306 to 2 068 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.

The district occupies a central part of Douai, around the sub-prefecture building, between the Scarpe and the canal, north-east of the historic heart.

The area sits at around 1 698 €/m², close to the Douai average, with a steady volume of sales. Prices vary with the type of property, the floor, the condition and the proximity of the centre.

The area mixes apartments and houses, in a central and quiet setting close to the Scarpe. It suits working people and families looking to be near the centre and its facilities.

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This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by . Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).

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