The Helmet neighbourhood occupies the north-western part of Schaerbeek, between the Chaussée de Haecht and the municipalities of Laeken and Evere. Less central than the heart of Schaerbeek, it offers in return a quieter living environment, tree-lined streets and a residential fabric dominated by single-family homes. It’s a neighbourhood our teams know well and one that attracts a specific buyer profile.
The neighbourhood at a glance
Helmet is a predominantly residential neighbourhood. Terraced houses from the 1930s to 1960s make up most of the built environment, with a few apartment buildings along the main roads. Place Helmet is the heart of the neighbourhood, with its weekly market and local shops.
In terms of transport, the neighbourhood is served by several tram and bus lines (De Lijn and STIB), with access to the Brussels ring road just a few minutes away by car. The school offering is adequate, with several primary and secondary schools within walking distance.
The property market in the neighbourhood
Helmet stands out from the Schaerbeek average due to a high proportion of single-family houses, giving it a different market dynamic compared to the municipality’s more central neighbourhoods. As a benchmark, a three-façade house of 150 m² in good condition sells for between €350,000 and €420,000, slightly below the municipal average for this type of property, based on transactions tracked by our teams in the first half of 2026.
Apartments are less common but sell quickly, particularly two-bedroom units in recent or renovated buildings with a lift.
Who is this neighbourhood for?
Helmet mainly attracts families seeking peace and space, often first-time buyers or those upgrading from an apartment. The affordability compared to neighbouring municipalities such as Laeken or Evere is an argument frequently mentioned during the viewings we organise there.
Buy-to-let investors are also present, drawn by steady rental demand from families who cannot yet access homeownership but wish to remain in a residential setting.
Selling in this neighbourhood
If you’re selling a house in Helmet, the elements that make the difference are the garden (even a small one), the condition of the roof and electrical compliance. Buyers in this segment typically have prior property experience and can quickly assess the work required. A complete technical file speeds up the decision-making process.
Good energy performance is an increasingly important selling point. An EPC certificate of class C or better can justify a price slightly above the neighbourhood average. Our teams can help you identify the most cost-effective improvements before putting your property on the market. Request a free valuation of your property in Schaerbeek to start your project on a solid footing.
Methodology and sources
The price benchmarks cited in this article are drawn from transactions tracked by Expertissimmo in the Helmet neighbourhood during the first half of 2026, supplemented by Statbel data (Q1 and Q2 2026). All transactions are anonymised.
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