Area guide
Balzan
Balzan is the smallest of the Three Villages: tight historic core, courtyard houses.
Balzan is the smallest of the Three Villages, a tightly drawn historic core of narrow streets and 17th century houses with internal courtyards. The locality is residential rather than commercial in character, with the Three Villages parish church anchoring its centre.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Balzan, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €485,000
- Median rent
- €1,500
- For sale
- 53
- For rent
- 61
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 24 | €407,500 |
| penthouse | 15 | €600,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Balzan is quiet, traditional, and tightly knit, with the same garden-suburb pedigree as Attard but at a smaller scale.
Best for
- buyers of houses of character
- long-term residents
- families wanting a heritage core
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Balzan core, Triq il-Kbira, Three Villages border
Getting around
Sits between Birkirkara and Attard with bus access along the Three Villages spine; 15 minutes to Valletta and 20 minutes to the airport.
Driving times
- Valletta15 min
- Malta International Airport20 min
- Mater Dei Hospital8 min
- Sliema15 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 15 min (drive)
- Mdina: 8 min (drive)
- Sliema: 15 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 20 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 52
- 53
- 54
- 184
- 186
Parking: Free street parking is workable but tight in the historic core; courtyard houses often have a separate garage entrance.
Schools
- St Theresa College Balzan Primary (state)
- San Anton School (independent)
- St Aloysius College (church)
Notes for buyers
- Houses of character with internal courtyard from 650k euro; restored versions exceed 1m.
- Inside the Three Villages Urban Conservation Area: external alterations require Planning Authority sign-off.
- Some heritage stock qualifies for the Budget 2026 vacant exemption on the first 750k euro of value.
- Resale liquidity is patchy; collectors and end-users dominate, flippers are rare.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 4,700
- Median age
- 45
- Foreign born
- 17%
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Walkability
- 65/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Balzan a good place to live?
Balzan suits buyers of houses of character, long-term residents and families wanting a heritage core. Balzan is quiet, traditional, and tightly knit, with the same garden-suburb pedigree as Attard but at a smaller scale. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Balzan?
The median asking sale price in Balzan is €485,000 and the median asking rent is €1,500 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Balzan?
Sits between Birkirkara and Attard with bus access along the Three Villages spine; 15 minutes to Valletta and 20 minutes to the airport.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Balzan, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.