The average price per m² in Hazebrouck is 2 367 €/m² for an apartment, based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. About 46 transactions are recorded each year.
Atmospheric illustration of Hazebrouck, in Flandre intérieure, in the Nord department.
The average price of apartments in Hazebrouck stands at 2 367 €/m², based on transactions from DVF data, the French notarised sales database, actually registered with notaries. A sub-prefecture town of Flandre intérieure, the inland part of French Flanders, between Lille and Dunkerque, the town is above all a market of brick houses, with a centre organised around its Grand-Place and its Flemish squares, and suburban housing areas on the outskirts. Apartments, less numerous, are concentrated in the centre and around the station. Demand comes mainly from families and working people who benefit from the excellent rail links to Lille and the coast. Location, the condition of the property and the presence of a garden cause the value of a home to vary.
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 Hazebrouck market rests on its role as a centre of Flandre intérieure and on its status as a rail crossroads. With nearly twenty-two thousand inhabitants, the town concentrates shops, services and jobs for a wide rural area, which sustains year-round housing demand. Good links to Lille and the coast widen the buyer pool to working people from the metropolitan area seeking more affordable prices, and particularly support well-located townhouses and detached houses.
Several factors sustain the municipality's appeal. The rail hub, the commercial vitality of the centre and a price level well below that of the Lille metropolitan area are assets for buyers. The Flemish heritage and local identity strengthen the sense of belonging. Conversely, the distance from the major employment areas and car dependence outside rail journeys can weigh on some areas, in a market that remains above all family-oriented and focused on houses.
Hazebrouck sits above former mining areas such as Béthune, at a level close to Armentières, and well below the more expensive Lille metropolitan area.
Hazebrouck is a town of Flandre intérieure whose name, of Flemish origin, evokes a marsh of hares. Long a rural market town of the Houtland, a land of hedgerows and fields, it lived from agricultural trade, textiles and the markets that set the rhythm of life in Flemish towns. In the manner of the region, its centre is organised around a vast Grand-Place lined with brick houses and dominated by the tall tower of the Saint-Éloi church, a landmark visible from afar across the plain.
The town's fortunes changed in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway. Located at the junction of the lines linking Lille to Dunkerque, Calais and Belgium, Hazebrouck became a major rail hub and developed around its station and its workshops. This role as a crossroads gave it an importance beyond its size and attracted railway workers and rail-related activities, leaving a lasting mark on the economy and urban layout of the municipality.
The two world wars hit this rear-front town and logistics hub hard, and it suffered destruction and rebuilding. After the war, Hazebrouck was rebuilt and developed as a service and retail centre for the whole of the Flanders area, while keeping its railway vocation. It remains today a lively sub-prefecture town, marked by its Flemish heritage, its giants and its festivals, and by a position that links it easily to the major centres of the region.
Hazebrouck has around 21 900 inhabitants. The housing stock is largely dominated by townhouses and detached suburban houses, in the brick tradition of Flanders, while apartments, less numerous, are found mainly in the centre and near the station. Main residences make up most of the stock, with a large share of owner-occupiers, typical of medium-sized towns in the Nord department. Buyers are mainly families and working people from Flandre intérieure, as well as households working in Lille or on the coast who use the rail links to live in a town more affordable than the Lille metropolitan area.
The average price of apartments in Hazebrouck is 2 367 €/m², based on DVF transactions actually completed with notaries. This average covers differences by location, between the centre around the Grand-Place, the station area and the suburban housing areas. The condition of the property, its floor area and the presence of outdoor space cause value to vary, in a market where the brick house remains the benchmark.
Hazebrouck is above all a town of houses, in the brick tradition of Flanders: townhouses in the centre and detached houses on the outskirts largely dominate the stock. Apartments, less numerous, are concentrated around the centre and the station. The reference price of 2 367 €/m² applies to apartments; families most often turn to houses, which are more plentiful and suited to local life.
Hazebrouck is a historic rail hub of Flanders, located at the junction of the lines linking Lille to Dunkerque, Calais and Belgium. This crossroads role, born in the 19th century, remains a major asset: the town offers fast and frequent connections to Lille and the coast. For many buyers, this rail accessibility is decisive and adds value to properties within walking distance of the station.
Yes, it is even a common profile. The direct rail link puts central Lille within daily commuting range, making it possible to benefit from prices more moderate than in the metropolitan area while accessing its jobs. This situation sustains steady demand from Lille-based workers, particularly for townhouses and detached houses close to the station, and helps support the Hazebrouck property market.
The centre of Hazebrouck is organised around its Grand-Place and its Flemish squares, with shops, services and a characteristic brick heritage. It contains townhouses and part of the municipality's apartments. This lively setting, right next to the station, appeals to buyers looking for town-centre life. The condition of older buildings and the presence or absence of outdoor space are points to examine before buying in this area.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).