Besterd, Tilburg
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Molenbochtstraat in Tilburg's Besterd neighbourhood has a striking 1917 facade and a generous 97 m² of living space. With an energy label G, you know the heating bills will be substantial, but the price reflects that: at €385,000 it sits 15% above the average asking price in the area, partly because the floor area is 35% larger than the typical home here. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Tilburg vary widely in price and condition.
Besterd is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 1,700 residents and a very high address density of 4,183 per km². It's a place where many people live alone (690 single-person households) and the average household size is just 1.5. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data: a young, mobile population, with 630 people aged 25-45 and 445 aged 15-25. The neighbourhood Besterd is known for its pre-war housing stock, with 41% of homes built before 1945.
For your morning bread, PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and there's another PLUS a couple of streets away. SPAR express is a five-minute walk. Basisschool Den Bijstere is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Stappen is a five-minute walk. The municipality Tilburg offers a wide range of amenities, with a GP and a park both within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via KIN Makelaars Tilburg and also appears on Funda through KIN Makelaars.
Details of this home
Molenbochtstraat 77, Tilburg
Data from Besterd
Data from Besterd
41 within 5 km
65 within 5 km
About Molenbochtstraat 77, Tilburg
The asking price is 15% above the average asking price in Besterd (€335,775), but the home is also 35% larger than the average (72 m²). The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €272,500, so this is a premium property. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the pre-war character.
Label G is the least efficient rating, so you can expect high energy bills, especially for heating. In Besterd, only 5.3% of homes have label A+ and 42.1% have label A, so most available homes are more efficient. You'll need to budget for significant energy costs or consider investing in insulation and upgrades.
At 97 m², this home is 35% larger than the average home for sale in Besterd (72 m²). The plot of 178 m² also gives you a private outdoor space, which is a plus in this dense urban area. Most homes here are smaller, so this is a spacious option.
Besterd recorded 136 total crimes in the latest data. With 1,700 residents, that's a rate of 8 per 100 people. The area is very urban (address density 4,183), which often correlates with higher crime numbers. It's something to be aware of, but many residents appreciate the lively atmosphere.
Tilburg's train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The neighbourhood is well-connected by bike, and the station offers direct trains to major cities.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Den Bijstere is just 213 metres away, and Basisschool De Stappen is 443 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away. The area has 65 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Besterd