Bergen, Eindhoven
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Zwijgerstraat sits in the heart of Bergen, Eindhoven's bustling city-centre neighbourhood. With 49 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels efficient rather than cramped. The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient, and the 1944 construction gives it a classic pre-war character. At €350,000, the asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €596,084, a keen price for a starter home in this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Eindhoven typically command higher prices per square metre.
Bergen is the vibrant core of Eindhoven, with a very high density of addresses (4528 per km²) and a young, dynamic population, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a place of singles and couples: 1300 one-person households out of 1980 total. The streets are lively, with restaurants just a couple of streets away and a park a five-minute walk. Crime figures are relatively high (405 total incidents), but that's typical for a city centre. Neighbourhood Bergen is all about urban energy.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Jumbo is also within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Basisschool Anton van Duinkerken is on your doorstep, and Saltomontessorischool de Trinoom is just a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Van Maerlantlyceum is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.2 km away, a 25-minute walk or short cycle. Municipality Eindhoven offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ligtvoet Makelaardij, Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
Details of this home
Willem de Zwijgerstraat 4, Eindhoven
Data from Bergen
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About Willem de Zwijgerstraat 4, Eindhoven
The asking price of €350,000 is 41% below the average asking price in Bergen (€596,084) and also below the median of €550,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (49 m² vs 93 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €7,143, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €6,525 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating and electricity costs. In Bergen, most homes have label A+ or better (84.8%), so this is slightly below the neighbourhood standard but still above average nationally.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle. It's not on your doorstep, but it's manageable for occasional train travel.
Bergen is a very urban, lively area with a young population. It's densely built-up with many singles and couples. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and a park nearby. Crime figures are higher than average, which is typical for a city centre. Overall, it's a vibrant place to live if you enjoy being in the thick of things.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. SPAR is 380 m away (a couple of streets), Albert Heijn is 426 m, and Jumbo is 489 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several schools nearby. Basisschool Anton van Duinkerken is just 86 m away (on your doorstep), Saltomontessorischool de Trinoom is 278 m (a couple of streets), and Van Maerlantlyceum (secondary) is 869 m (a ten-minute walk).
Currently, there are 88 homes for sale in Bergen, with an average asking price of €596,084 and a median of €550,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 53 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergen
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