Bergedorf as an investment location for real estate
Profile: District with a large area, growing population and active new construction policy
Bergedorf is the southeastern of Hamburg's seven districts and combines the largest district area with extensive green and agricultural structures, which enables a differentiated range of housing from multi-storey residential buildings to single-family homes. As at 31.12.2024, Bergedorf had 134,263 inhabitants (50.6% female), an average age of 42.7 years and 64,785 households (45.1% single-person households), which underlines a broad, stable tenant base. The district has been pursuing an updated residential construction program since 2010; for the coming years, there is potential land for around 11,900 residential units, with an agreed target of 800 building permits per year - an active driver for the depth of supply and quality of new construction.
Accessibility, micro-locations and demand anchors
Bergedorf is directly connected to Hamburg's main railway station and regional transport via the S-Bahn, which structurally benefits micro-locations close to the station with high commuter numbers. District and sub-district forecasts predict differentiated developments up to 2040: While the Bergedorf district itself could grow by around 7.3%, Lohbrügge will remain roughly stable to slightly declining, and the rural Vier- und Marschlande districts will predominantly show sideways to slight declines - an indication of micro-location-specific strategies along efficient public transport axes and neighborhoods close to public transport services. Ongoing social-infrastructural projects such as the new "CLIPPO" youth center in Boberg (topping-out ceremony in May 2025, completion planned by autumn 2025) strengthen neighborhood quality and family attractiveness in upgrading sub-areas.
Investment theses: Core, value-add and pipeline lever
Core strategies are suitable in central locations close to the S-Bahn with good local amenities, a stable household structure (including 21.3% households with children) and a balanced age distribution. Value-add potential lies in the energy-efficient modernization and floor plan optimization of properties in district cores (e.g. Bergedorf/Lohbrügge) as well as in selective redensification that ties in with the district's housing construction programme - the documented pipeline of around 11,900 units creates a resilient framework for medium-term repositioning. For long-term holding strategies, a micro-location-sensitive allocation is recommended that combines proximity to public transport, demographic trends and social infrastructure projects in order to maximize rentability, cash flow stability and exit prospects.
Standard land values for Bergedorf
The standard land values for Bergedorf can be found in the standard land values for Hamburg here.