Padel in Alençon — Market Opportunity

Population
31K
padelnomics Score
32/100
Nearest Court
45.0km
Catchment
49K
Key takeaway: Alençon is a niche opportunity — the population base and accessibility limit the upside, so an investment here needs specific site advantages or a differentiated concept.

Market Opportunity

Alençon currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 45.0 km away. With a padelnomics Score of 32/100 and 31K residents, this page breaks down the location profile, supply gap, and investment ranges for a padel project here.

The catchment area (about 15 km radius) has 49K residents, so the real market potential extends well beyond the municipal boundary. There is currently no padel venue at all in this catchment. The 312 tennis courts within 25 km point to an established racquet sport culture — tennis players are typically the fastest adopters of padel.

Location Profile

Alençon is located in France with a population of 31K. With 312 tennis courts in a 25 km radius, there is existing racquet sport infrastructure — padel ventures in such areas benefit from a sports-oriented demographic that sees padel as a complement or alternative to tennis.

Our data confidence for Alençon is 50%. The score incorporates population data, venue density, and distance to the nearest existing court.

Investment Snapshot

A padel project in Alençon typically falls within these ranges:

  • CAPEX (4 courts, indoor): EUR 500,000–900,000 depending on construction method, land situation, and fit-out
  • CAPEX (2 courts, outdoor): EUR 120,000–250,000 as a lean entry point
  • Nearest existing venue: 45.0 km away
  • Supply gap: Severely underserved — 0.0 venues per 100K residents in catchment

Use the financial planner to adjust court count, construction costs, pricing, and occupancy to your specific situation and model different scenarios.

Go deeper: Track Alençon's market changes over time — Research dashboard

FAQ

Is there a padel court in Alençon?

No — Alençon currently has no padel venue. The nearest court is 45.0 km away. There is also no venue within about 15 km.

Is Alençon a good place for a padel facility?

The padelnomics Score of 32/100 evaluates investment potential based on population, supply gaps, accessibility, and sports culture. A score below 40 points to limited potential — an investment can still work, but requires specific site advantages or a unique value proposition. Use the financial planner to model your specific scenario.

How many people live near Alençon?

The catchment of about 15 km around Alençon has 49K residents. This catchment defines the real market potential — padel players typically travel up to 20–30 minutes to reach a venue. There is currently no padel venue in this area.

How much does it cost to build a padel facility?

Costs depend heavily on court count, construction type, and location. As a rough guide: 2 outdoor courts run EUR 120,000–250,000, while 4 indoor courts cost EUR 500,000–900,000. Use the financial planner to build a detailed financial model for Alençon — including construction costs, operating expenses, and revenue projections.

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See also: France market overview