Drunen

Drunen, Heusden

District in Heusden

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Drunen has 18,325 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 8,040 homes in DrunenCurrently there are 70 for sale and 2 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in DrunenBased on registered homes

Drunen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Heusden The district has a total area of 2.613 hectares, of which 2.579 hectares are land and 34 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK079701. The postcode area is 5151AA-5154AC.

Residents

Drunen has 18.325 residents. Of these, 49,4% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,8%). The other age groups are 24,7% for '65 years or older', 22,2% for '25 to 45 years', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,1% is unmarried, 43,7% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 14.995 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.185 come from Europe and 2.155 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 8.050 households in Drunen. 30,7% of these are single-person households, 34,7% households without children and 34,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Drunen there are 15.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.600, which is €1.600 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.900, which is €1.000 (3%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Drunen are educated to an intermediate level. 44,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 18.325 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 13.377 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Drunen, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 4.070 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Drunen there are 8.040 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €425.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Drunen are 1980-1990 (23%) and 1950-1970 (22%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Drunen. The most recently listed home is Mondriaanstraat 19 by Makelaarshuys AERTS op Funda. No homes were sold in Drunen over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Drunen. The most recent home is Hollandlaan 67, offered by www.thuispoort.nl. No homes were let in Drunen over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Drunen.

Energy

In Drunen there are 5.088 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (28%), C (27%) and B (22%). On average, an address in Drunen uses 2.800 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 890 m³ per year, is 11% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,6 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
13,3 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Neighbourhoods in Drunen

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7.8
Merlijn
Family · Semi-detached
Braken-West29-03-2025
Cosy!!

Always cosy!

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8.9
J senturk
Venne-Oost04-09-2023
Quiet neighbourhood close to centre of Drunen

A quiet, pleasant neighbourhood near the centre of Drunen with a number of nice playgrounds, a childcare centre and primary school all within walking distance.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
2,470Single-person households
2,790Households without children
2,790Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€33,900 P.A.average per resident3% below the national average
€40,600 P.A.average per income recipient4% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
73%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Drunen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Drunen

Sale price · Q4 2026
€534.846
average▼ 8,5%
€519.000
median▼ 1,1%
13 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.855
average▼ 4,0%
€3.788
median▼ 1,9%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q1 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
47 days ▼ 33,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
281
sales in the past year
201 m²
average living area
€175.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
30 days ▲ 1,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
127 m²
average living area
€1.325
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Drunen
890
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Drunen
2.800
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Drunen

What kind of homes are there in Drunen?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 69% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).

What do you pay for a house in Drunen?

Over the past year a home for sale in Drunen was listed for an average of €554,781 (€3,983 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 8%.

Who lives in Drunen?

Wijk Drunen has 18,325 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Drunen?

The housing supply in Drunen is remarkably efficient: 55% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 890 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Drunen?

From Drunen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 13.3 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Drunen?

Right now you will find 70 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Drunen.

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