Empel

Empel, Den Bosch

District in Den Bosch

8.3
Residents give Empel a very good ratingThis score is based on 5 responses
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Empel has 6,595 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,481 homes in EmpelCurrently there are 20 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in EmpelBased on registered homes

Empel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Den Bosch The district has a total area of 667 hectares, of which 560 hectares are land and 107 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK079608. The postcode area is 5231NX-5236XV.

Residents

Empel has 6.595 residents. Of these, 50,6% are men and 49,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,4%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 18,9% for '0 to 15 years', 14,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,6% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 50,0% is unmarried, 41,0% is married, 6,5% is divorced and 2,6% is widowed. 5.520 residents originate from the Netherlands, 360 come from Europe and 715 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.510 households in Empel. 20,9% of these are single-person households, 27,7% households without children and 51,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,6 persons.

In Empel there are 5.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.000, which is €10.200 (28%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €36.200, which is €7.000 (24%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Empel are educated to an intermediate level. 39,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 6.595 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.880 people. This is 9% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Empel, 15% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 670 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Empel there are 2.481 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €485.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Empel are 2000-2010 (30%) and 1990-2000 (29%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Empel. The most recently listed home is Kleine Wijken 20 by Makelaarsoord op Funda. No homes were sold in Empel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Empel. The most recent home is Gaffel 20, offered by www.thuispoort.nl. No homes were let in Empel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Empel.

Energy

In Empel there are 2.562 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (47%), B (27%) and C (10%). On average, an address in Empel uses 3.500 kWh of electricity per year. This is 25% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.120 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,9 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
4,7 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
3,9 km
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Neighbourhoods in Empel

Map of Empel oost
8.6Empel oostNeighbourhood
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8.0MaasakkerNeighbourhood
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8.0Kom EmpelNeighbourhood
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De KoornwaardNeighbourhood
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Experiences of Empel

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9.3
Renate Naus
Family · Herenhuis
Empel oost26-01-2026
Great

Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and the floodplains. Sufficient facilities in the village. Within 20 minutes by bike to the centre of Den Bosch. Cosy village where a lot is organised. Various sports clubs. Football, tennis, badminton, billiards, etc.

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8.0
Johan merks
Family · Terraced house
Kom Empel18-11-2025
Nice neighbourhood with good social contacts

Nice mix of people, with a few exceptions who don't want to and can't adapt and don't have the qualities for it either.

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8.5
T.F.
Family · Semi-detached
Maasakker14-02-2025
village-like feeling within a city

Living in Empel with my family for a few years now. The neighbourhood feels like a village within the city. Because of this, I have the impression that social control is higher than average and the village is fairly self-sufficient. However, urban facilities are within a short distance.

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8.0
Pepijn
Family · Terraced house
Empel oost27-08-2024
Well-maintained and friendly

My neighbourhood looks well-maintained. There is a good atmosphere and it is a very pleasant environment.

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7.5
Jasmijn Bosma
Gezin · twee-onder-een-kap
Maasakker07-11-2023
Cosy

I'm happy with where I live. Nice neighbours, and people look out for each other. Just across the dyke and I feel like I'm in the middle of nature! I love that. Also quickly on my e-bike to the city centre. The municipality keeps everything well-maintained in terms of nature, and there are good initiatives for those who are less well-off. It's also nice that there's a neighbourhood watch that keeps an eye on things. The supermarket is a bit lacking, in terms of range and such. I also regret that there's no nice little place to have lunch or a good cup of coffee, and I miss a shop like Etos, Kruidvat or HEMA.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
525Single-person households
695Households without children
1,290Households 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
€36,200 P.A.average per resident18% above the national average
€46,000 P.A.average per income recipient23% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Empel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Empel

Sale price · Q3 2026
€629.545
average▲ 10,6%
€569.500
median▲ 14,1%
11 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.725
average▲ 33,4%
€3.994
median▲ 63,3%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
22 days ▲ 1,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
31
sales in the past year
175 m²
average living area
€450.000
lowest sale price 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)
Empel
1.120
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Empel
3.500
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Empel

What does the housing stock in Empel look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 79% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (47%).

How much does a home cost in Empel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Empel was listed for an average of €669,710 (€5,185 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 11%.

What do residents think of Empel?

Residents give Empel a 8.3 out of 10 based on 5 reviews.

What kind of people live in Empel?

Wijk Empel has 6,595 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%). Many families: 51% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Empel?

The housing supply in Empel is remarkably efficient: 85% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,120 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Empel?

From Empel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 4.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Empel?

Right now you will find 20 homes for sale in Empel.

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