Hello, I am moving from Australia to Brussels in 4 weeks and am wondering which municipals are safe suburbs for a single female to live in. I was told by someone that there are "no-go" areas in Brussels. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thank you, Lana
Hi Lana and welcome to EasyExpat.com As a start, I recommend you to read our guide for expatriates in Brussels where you will find information on accommodation. Nice (and expensive) areas include: - close to the centre: Ixelles (many international and European schools), Saint-Gilles (close to Charleroi), Etterbeek, square Marie-Louise, Schaerbeek (towards Jamblinnes de Meux square), Sablons, Notre Dame aux Neiges. website for Ixelles: http://www.elsene.irisnet.be/ - further out (some don't have access to the metro) : Uccle, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Auderghem, Watermael-Boisfort. A lot of expats live in expensive areas in the south (Uccle and Ixelles): Uccle: http://www.ukkel.be/ The main area for the European Union offices is around the Léopold district (rue de la Loi/ Robert-Schuman roundabout). Mostly offices it's not really an area to live in but you can go near Place Boniface. Saint-Antoine (Forest), Aumale (Anderlecht), Molenbeek have recorded some issues with violence, riots and cars put on fire. Anneessens is very poor.
Hi Cyril, Thank you very much fir your prompt and informative response. It is greatly appreciated Have a wonderful day, Lana