Rental homes in Het Goirke, Tilburg
View the current rental property supply in Het Goirke, Tilburg. Compare rental prices, read resident reviews and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Het Goirke?
Het Goirke is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 55% of the more than 2,300 homes are rental properties. Of these, about 30% are owned by housing associations, while 25% are offered by private or other landlords. This ratio means there is relatively more supply compared to neighbourhoods where owner-occupancy dominates, but the free sector remains competitive. In the past twelve months, 64 homes were rented out in the free sector at an average rent of €1,014 per month. The range varied from €535 to €1,795, depending on size and location within the neighbourhood. This is noticeably lower than the Tilburg average, which makes sense given the WOZ value of €258,000 compared to €314,000 city-wide. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and available supply.
Renting in Het Goirke is therefore more financially accessible than, for example, in the Binnenstad or Hoogvenne. The average disposable income in the neighbourhood is €30,700, more than three thousand euros below the Tilburg average of €34,000. The labour participation rate of 66% is also somewhat lower. This translates into a neighbourhood with a mixed profile: a large share of social housing alongside a growing free sector where prices have risen in recent years but still remain below the city average.
Het Goirke from the inside: cosy, central, and sometimes a bit rough around the edges
Residents of Het Goirke rate their neighbourhood a 7.1 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on eight reviews. That is not an exceptional score, but the reasoning is telling. The highest sub-scores go to safety (7.9), education (7.7), and accessibility (7.6). Resident Sjan sums it up succinctly: "Quiet, cosy" neighbourhood where you "live centrally, close to shops in Noord and West and the Centre." Those who live here are within a few minutes of the Heuvelring or the shops on Gasthuisstraat. Tilburg Centraal station is within cycling distance, and the ring roads provide quick access to the motorway.
The atmosphere varies by sub-area. In Goirke Noord you will find the older, somewhat rougher part of the neighbourhood, where a resident who has lived there for 25 years notes: "I have good experiences with this neighbourhood. Only recently there have been more vagrants." That is an honest point. The area around Goirkeplein and Goirkestraat has character but is not uniformly well-maintained. The sub-scores for green space (5.9) and community (6.4) confirm this: there is little park-like greenery and social cohesion varies by street. In Pastorieklamp West and Pastorieklamp Oost the picture is different. There, Sjan van Vlier describes living in a car-free inner courtyard where residents have coffee together in good weather and maintain the garden. That small-scale cosiness is typical of the apartment complexes in that part of the neighbourhood.
What stands out in the reviews is that the word "central" keeps recurring. That is no coincidence. Het Goirke borders directly on the centre of Tilburg and benefits fully from the amenities there, without the associated hustle and bustle and parking problems. The municipality of Tilburg has been investing in the redevelopment of Goirkeplein and its surroundings in recent years, gradually giving the neighbourhood a different face. Read more about residents' experiences and view all neighbourhood statistics on the neighbourhood page of Het Goirke.
Is Het Goirke right for you as a tenant?
The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (1,625 out of 4,660 residents), and as many as 1,660 households are single-person households. This makes Het Goirke particularly a neighbourhood for singles, starters, and young workers looking for an affordable rental home near the centre. Renting an apartment in Het Goirke is a realistic option for this group, especially in the price range around €535 to €1,000. If you are looking for a quiet family neighbourhood with plenty of greenery and play space, the neighbourhood is less suitable. In that case, consider Fatima or de Armhoef. Those who prefer buying over renting can view the supply of homes for sale in Het Goirke. With a WOZ value of €258,000, entry-level prices here are lower than elsewhere in Tilburg.
Searching for a rental property in Het Goirke
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Het Goirke, including filters on price, size, and energy label. Directly compare neighbourhood scores, read resident reviews, and view demographic data to determine whether renting a home in Het Goirke suits you. Would you like to broaden your search? Then also check what is available for rent in Jeruzalem or view the overview of all rental properties in Tilburg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house to rent in Het Goirke?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,014 per month. The range runs from €535 to €1,795, depending on the size and location of the property. Social housing via housing associations falls outside this and is generally cheaper.
Is Het Goirke a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety in Het Goirke at 7.9 out of 10, which is the highest sub-score. However, long-term residents note that there has been more nuisance from vagrants around Goirkeplein recently. Overall, the neighbourhood is experienced as quiet.
How many rental homes in Het Goirke are social housing?
Approximately 30% of all homes in Het Goirke are owned by housing associations, amounting to around 700 homes. Additionally, 25% are rented out by private or other landlords. The waiting time for social housing in Tilburg runs through the regional housing allocation system and can take several years.
How is the accessibility if you rent an apartment in Het Goirke?
Residents rate accessibility at 7.6 out of 10. The neighbourhood borders directly on the centre of Tilburg and Tilburg Central Station is within cycling distance. Via the ring roads you are quickly on the A58 and A65. Within the neighbourhood, there are parts with car-free inner courtyards.
Who is a rental home in Het Goirke suitable for?
Het Goirke mainly attracts singles and young working people between 25 and 45 years old. Over 70% of households are single-person. The affordable rents and central location make the neighbourhood attractive for starters. For families looking for plenty of green space and play areas, other Tilburg neighbourhoods are a better choice.
A quiet and accessible neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet and easygoing
Auto-translated to English by AIHelpful, safe and good contact
Auto-translated to English by AICentral living close to shops in Noord and West and Centrum
Auto-translated to English by AIWhere we live, cars are not allowed inside the area. In warm weather, it's cosy to have coffee with residents outside and maintain the garden.
Auto-translated to English by AII've had good experiences with this neighbourhood for 25 years. Only recently there are more vagrants.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a decent neighbourhood to live in. Well accessible and plenty to do in the area. There isn't much green/nature, which is a shame. There are playgrounds in the area though. Sometimes shady characters walk around in the evening, not very pleasant.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of traffic, can lead to many dangerous situations around Ringbaan Noord Accidents have happened multiple times Little greenery Lots of rubbish Many violent incidents
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