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Property Prices in Petite-Synthe, Dunkerque2026 property valuation

Name: Property prices per m² in Petite-Synthe, Dunkerque
Creator: Immover
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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 Petite-Synthe (Dunkerque) is 1 458 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 1,1 to 1,7 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market rose 33 % over 5 years and rose 14,8 % over the last 12 months, with about 27 transactions per year.

Petite-Synthe, a residential district of western Dunkerque, between detached houses, terraced homes and housing estates, towards Saint-Gobain and le Banc Vert.

Property Prices in Petite-Synthe

The 2026 figures· Indicative data

1 458^€/m²

Apartments in the Petite-Synthe district of Dunkerque sell at an average price of around 1 458 €/m², based on prices actually recorded (DVF transactions, notarised sales). Between 1 127 and 1 690 €/m² covers half of all sales, the gap reflecting the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year trend: +33 %.

Studio, T1 (1 room)2 149 €

T2 (2 rooms)1 740 €

Apartment (average)1 458 €

T3 (3 rooms)1 453 €

T4 and larger (4+ rooms)1 262 €

12-month change

+14,8 %

5-year change

+33 %

Transactions / year

Price range /m²

1,1 to 1,7 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

+33 % over 5 years

Change in the average price per m² in Petite-Synthe, Dunkerque, 2021 to 2026. Source: DVF.

After 1 095 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Petite-Synthe district of Dunkerque reaches 1 458 €/m² in 2026, a change of roughly +33 % over the period.

Petite-Synthe compared with its neighbouring districts

average €/m²

DistrictTierPrice /m²Gap

Centre2 474 €+70 %

Malo Sud2 454 €+68 %

Rosendael2 348 €+61 %

Basse Ville1 560 €+7 %

Petite-Synthe1 458 €ref.

Accessibility

Town centreThe centre of Dunkerque is reachable along the town's main routes and by bus, some distance to the east of the area.
BusThe bus network, free of charge in Dunkerque, serves the district and links the centre and Dunkerque station.
Green spacesThe areas of detached houses and the green spaces of Petite-Synthe offer a more open residential setting, in the west of the town.
A16 motorwayThe A16 motorway, linking Dunkerque to Calais and to Belgium, is reachable from the approaches to the town, to the west.

Shops and services

Shops

Local shops in the areas of Petite-Synthe and those of the centre serve an essentially residential district.

Setting and landmarks

Saint-Gobain, le Banc Vert, Jean Bart Guynemer and the areas of detached houses define a large residential district in the west.

Services

Schools and local services serve the families settled in the area.

The history of the district

Petite-Synthe is a district in western Dunkerque, a former municipality merged into the town in 1972. It is one of the main residential districts of Dunkerque, extensive, mixing areas of detached houses, housing estates and green spaces, away from the seafront.

The district combines terraced houses, housing developments, estates and apartment blocks, around areas such as Saint-Gobain, le Banc Vert and Jean Bart Guynemer, in a settled residential fabric lived in year round. Its position, to the west and set back from the coast, makes it a quieter and more affordable area than the centre and Malo.

On the market, Petite-Synthe is the most affordable area in Dunkerque. The distance from the seafront and from the centre pulls prices down, but the residential setting, houses with gardens and moderate prices sustain demand from first-time buyers and families.

Who buys in Petite-Synthe

Petite-Synthe attracts first-time buyers, families and households looking for a more affordable entry point into Dunkerque, with a house or a home away from the seafront. Demand focuses on terraced houses, detached homes and apartments in the area. The most affordable prices in the town and the residential setting make it a sought-after entry point for family living.

Frequently asked questions

The average price in Petite-Synthe is 1 458 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 1 127 to 1 690 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.

The average price of an apartment in Petite-Synthe is around 1 458 €/m², based on actual DVF sales, the most affordable level in the town. Prices vary with the specific area, the type of property and its condition.

Petite-Synthe occupies the west of Dunkerque, away from the seafront, around areas such as Saint-Gobain, le Banc Vert and Jean Bart Guynemer, in an extensive residential fabric.

Mainly terraced houses, detached homes, housing estates and apartments, in a residential setting away from the coast. The district suits first-time buyers and families looking for an affordable area with a garden.

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