Rental homes in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef, Eindhoven

Rental prices and market figures for Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef, Eindhoven

Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: of the 1,887 homes, only 12% are in the rental sector. This makes supply scarce, and that is reflected in the prices. In the free sector (excluding social housing), an average of €1,736 per month was paid for a rental home in this neighbourhood over the past year, with a range between €1,500 and €1,995 per month. These figures are based on actual rental homes in the free sector that were let in the past twelve months. The current supply and the daily average rental price can be found at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef averages €399,000. That is slightly lower than the district average of Achtse Molen (€416,000), but well above the Eindhoven average of €360,000. The neighbourhood thus has a clearly above-average home value level for the municipality. Of the housing stock, 7% is owned by a housing association (social housing) and 5% concerns other landlords (free sector). Those looking for a social rental home therefore have limited options and must take waiting lists into account. For a comparison with the broader supply, you can also look at rental homes in Eindhoven as a whole.

Living in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef, Eindhoven

Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the west side of Eindhoven, part of the Achtse Molen district. The neighbourhood mainly consists of spacious single-family homes and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, with occasional newer infill. The streetscape is green, the gardens are large, and the atmosphere is more village-like than urban. This attracts families and older residents: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, and almost half of the households are married. Starters and students are clearly in the minority here.

Facilities in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef

For daily shopping, residents rely on the nearby shopping centres in the Acht area. In the immediate vicinity, there are primary schools that are easily accessible for families with children. For sports and recreation, the neighbourhood offers access to various green zones and playgrounds; larger sports facilities and swimming pools are within cycling distance in surrounding neighbourhoods or in Eindhoven city centre. Hospitality venues in the neighbourhood itself are limited; for a night out or extensive shopping, residents depend on the city centre or larger shopping strips elsewhere in the city. The municipality of Eindhoven publishes up-to-date information about facilities and developments in the district at eindhoven.nl.

Accessibility

By car, Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef is easily accessible via the A2 and A50 motorways, both of which are a short distance away. Eindhoven city centre can be reached in about ten minutes. By bus, there are routes towards the centre and Eindhoven station, although the neighbourhood is not the best served in the city in terms of public transport. By bicycle, the centre is easily reachable via through cycle paths; allow a quarter to twenty minutes. Parking in the neighbourhood is generally not a problem: there is ample street parking available without a permit requirement.

Atmosphere and residents

Residents describe the neighbourhood as quiet, child-friendly and green. On the neighbourhood page of Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef you can read what residents specifically appreciate and what they are critical about. One resident writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here, the children can play outside and the neighbours know each other. But you do have to take the car for everything." The latter is a recurring point: the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but those without a car or dependent on public transport notice that the location feels somewhat isolated relative to the city centre.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods, Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef has a similar character to Achtse Barrier-Hoeven and Achtse Barrier-Gunterslaer: all three are quiet, green residential neighbourhoods with many owner-occupied homes and few rental homes. The difference lies mainly in the types of homes and the exact location. Those looking for more urban vibrancy can also look at Centrum or Oud-Stratum, where the supply of rental homes is larger and more varied.

Is renting in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef right for you?

Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef is most suitable for families or two-person households seeking peace, space and greenery and willing to pay a higher rent for a detached home or single-family home in the free sector. The available supply of rental houses is limited: only a handful of free-sector homes are rented out per year. Therefore, respond quickly when something becomes available; the rental period in sought-after neighbourhoods like this is usually short. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) so you can respond immediately. For social housing, you must register with an Eindhoven housing association, but waiting times are long and supply in this neighbourhood is small. Those considering buying can also look at the supply of homes for sale in Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef as an alternative. Starters with a smaller budget or students are probably better off in other parts of Eindhoven where more affordable rental homes are available.

What residents say about Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef

Residents particularly appreciate the neighbourhood for its peace, green surroundings and safe atmosphere for children. Criticisms often concern the dependence on the car and the limited public transport and local hospitality options. On Buurtje.nl you can find all reviews per category, including scores for safety, facilities, accessibility and liveability. One resident notes: "Nice neighbourhood to grow up in, quiet and tidy. But for a night out or spontaneous shopping, you always have to take the car." See all experiences and resident scores on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Achtse Barrier-Spaaihoef.

Similar neighbourhoods and rental homes in the region

Those undecided between neighbourhoods in this corner of Eindhoven can compare well with Kapelbeemd and Kerkdorp Acht: both neighbourhoods in the same district have a similarly green and quiet character, but may differ in supply and rent levels. For a broader search area, the overview of rental homes in Achtse Molen provides a good starting point. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Also view the complete overview of available rental homes in Eindhoven for an even larger search area.