According to the French pond price observatory by ma-propriete.fr, which analyses DVF transactions recorded from July 2020 to December 2025, the median price of a hectare of pond in the Hauts-de-France stands at €43 196/ha in 2025, up about 15% on 2021. The region totals 350 pond sales recorded since 2020. This is above the 2025 national median (€25 235/ha).
| Median pond price in the Hauts-de-France (€/ha) | 2020* | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVF median | 46 256 | 37 617 | 34 188 | 49 844 | 40 221 | 43 196 |
* 2020: second half only.
| Ponds in the Hauts-de-France – key figures 2025 | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price 2025 | €43 196/ha |
| Average price 2025 | €47 300/ha |
| Price range 2025 (P10–P90) | €16 544 – €89 532/ha |
| Median area 2025 | 0.8 ha |
| Number of sales 2025 | 49 |
The Hauts-de-France conceal a mosaic of ponds and bodies of water shaped by water and by the region's industrial history. The Scarpe-Escaut plain, the Audomarois marsh around Saint-Omer and the rich Somme valley roll out a string of iconic bodies of water and wetlands. Further east, the ponds of the Thiérache and the curious mining subsidence ponds, born of coal extraction, complete this singular aquatic landscape. Enclosed waters and flowing waters lend themselves to many uses here: recreational fishing, waterfowl hunting, fish farming and outdoor activities.
Around Lille, Amiens and Saint-Quentin, these wetlands play a major ecological role, offering refuge to an abundant birdlife and a precious aquatic flora. Acquiring a pond in the region requires a good knowledge of the regulations: depending on the surface area of the body of water, a project falls under a declaration or authorisation regime, with sustained attention in protected wetlands. Upkeep — controlled draining, monitoring of the dykes, maintenance of the filtration systems — determines water quality and the lasting vitality of the pond.
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Beyond searching and selling, ma-propriete.fr offers complementary features useful for every project. You can create an alert and receive new pond listings matching your criteria in real time. The site's blog overflows with advice: browse our article on the upkeep of a pond as well as our complete buying guide to move forward calmly.
If your project combines water and woodland, also discover our selection of woods and forests, often a complement to a pond in a rural setting. Whether you wish to buy a pond in the Somme valley, take up fish farming in the Thiérache or sell a body of water, ma-propriete.fr supports you at every stage. Begin your search today and give shape to your aquatic project in the Hauts-de-France.
