Rental homes in Doornbos-Linie, Breda

Rental prices and market figures for Doornbos-Linie, Breda

Doornbos-Linie is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 65% of the more than 2,300 homes are rental properties. Of these, around 50% are owned by a housing association (social housing) and 15% by other landlords (private sector or private landlords). This makes the neighbourhood interesting for both social tenants and those looking in the private sector. In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,797 per month, with a range of €500 to €2,850. With an average floor area of 91 m², that works out at around €19.75 per m². 49 homes were rented out in that period. The average WOZ value in Doornbos-Linie is €286,000, slightly above the district average for Breda noord (€281,000), but well below the Breda municipal average of €382,000. The average income of €33,300 is also below that of Breda as a whole (€39,700). Private sector rents here are comparable to other neighbourhoods in Breda noord, but lower than what you pay in, for example, the centre of Breda. At the top of this page, see the current overview of available rental properties and daily prices.

Living in Doornbos-Linie, Breda

Doornbos-Linie is located in the north of Breda, sandwiched between the railway line and the Doornboslaan. It is a mixed neighbourhood with post-war porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s along the Doornbos-Linielaan, supplemented by terraced houses and the occasional newer apartment complex. The atmosphere is urban but not hectic: you notice it is a neighbourhood where many single people and young adults live. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,805 residents out of 4,715), and as many as 1,405 households are single-person. This gives the neighbourhood a somewhat unbound character, less of a family neighbourhood and more of a starter neighbourhood.

Shops, schools and facilities in Doornbos-Linie

Daily shopping can be done at Lidl and Jumbo on Allerheiligenweg, within walking or cycling distance. Along the Doornbos-Linielaan you will find smaller shops and a number of catering establishments. For larger shopping needs, go to shopping centre De Barones in the centre, less than ten minutes away by bike. There are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including De Kameleon on Lijnbaan. Sporty residents can go to the sports fields of Sporting Breda on Terheijdenseweg or the nearby swimming pool De Wisselaar. Doornbospark offers some greenery, although residents rate the neighbourhood for greenery only a 5 out of 10. It is not a green oasis, rather an urban neighbourhood with the occasional park.

Accessibility from Doornbos-Linie

Accessibility scores an 8 out of 10 from residents, and that is accurate. Breda station is about a ten-minute bike ride away and offers intercity connections to Rotterdam (40 min), Amsterdam (1h20) and Eindhoven (50 min). Bus routes to the centre and surrounding districts stop along Allerheiligenweg. By car, you are quickly on the A16 and A27 via the Breda-Noord exit. Cycling to the centre takes five to ten minutes. Parking is still free in large parts of the neighbourhood, although it can be busy around the shopping strips.

What residents think of Doornbos-Linie

Residents give Doornbos-Linie a 6.1 out of 10. Accessibility (8.0), sense of community (7.0) and facilities (7.0) score highest. Safety scores lowest at 4.0. Resident Lieke sums it up: "It is a fine neighbourhood in itself, but around the shops it can sometimes be unsafe. There are sometimes characters who find girls a bit too interesting." That is an honest point to consider if you are looking for a rental home here. More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the neighbourhood page of Doornbos-Linie. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Belcrum (hipper and more expensive due to the redevelopment around the station) and Wisselaar (quieter and slightly more family-oriented), Doornbos-Linie is the affordable middle ground with a slightly rougher edge.

Who is a rental property in Doornbos-Linie interesting for?

With many single-person households, a relatively young resident profile and a large share of social housing, Doornbos-Linie is mainly suitable for starters and single people who want to live affordably in Breda. The labour participation rate of 65% and the average income of €33,300 indicate that it is not a wealthy neighbourhood, but an accessible one. If you want to rent an apartment in Doornbos-Linie in the private sector, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance, because with 49 rented homes in a year, the supply is not abundant. For social housing, register with WonenBreburg or Alwel; expect waiting lists of several years. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Doornbos-Linie, with an average WOZ of €286,000 it is more achievable here than in many other parts of Breda.

What residents say about Doornbos-Linie

The average resident score is 6.1 based on 1 review. The highest sub-score goes to accessibility (8.0), the lowest to safety (4.0). Lieke writes: "It is a fine neighbourhood in itself, but around the shops it can sometimes be unsafe." Have you had experience living in Doornbos-Linie? Share your review on the review page of Doornbos-Linie and help other home seekers get an honest picture.

Compare rental properties in and around Doornbos-Linie

Still unsure whether Doornbos-Linie is the right neighbourhood to rent in? Then compare with the neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity. Geeren-zuid is a bit greener and quieter, while Krogten has a more business-like character. Looking more broadly, also check the rental property supply in all of Breda or the overview of homes for rent in Breda noord. On Buurtje.nl, we combine current supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Breda.