Rental homes in Kern Borssele, Borsele

Rental prices and market figures Kern Borssele, Borsele

Kern Borssele has traditionally been an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Of the 480 homes, only 26% are in the rental sector, the majority of which (21%) is owned by a housing association. Only 5% falls under other landlords, meaning that the supply of private sector rental properties in Kern Borssele is limited. The current available rental properties and the average monthly rent are listed at the top of this page; these figures change daily.

The average WOZ value of a home in Kern Borssele is €237,000. This is lower than the district average of Borssele (€255,000) and clearly lower than the municipal average of Borsele (€295,000). Kern Borssele is therefore one of the more affordable cores within the municipality. The average income per resident is €29,800, which is slightly below the district average (€30,100) and noticeably below the municipal average (€35,800). For tenants looking for a private sector home, supply is scarce; those who want to increase their chances would do well to also look at the broader supply in the Borssele district or at rental properties in the municipality of Borsele as a whole.

Living in Kern Borssele, Borsele

Kern Borssele is a compact Zeelandic village on the Zuid-Beveland peninsula, located in the municipality of Borsele. The village has over 1,265 inhabitants and has a distinct village character: quiet streets, green surroundings and a close-knit community. The housing stock mainly consists of ground-floor homes, including terraced houses and detached houses from the post-war period and later expansions. Apartments are rare; anyone considering renting an apartment in Kern Borssele will find that this type of home hardly exists here.

Facilities in Kern Borssele

Honestly, the level of facilities is limited, and that is exactly what residents mention. A local resident aptly describes the core as a "small village core" and adds: "Fine, unfortunately more and more facilities are disappearing." The accessibility score of 3 out of 10 and the facilities score of also 3 out of 10 confirm this picture. For daily shopping, you rely on nearby cores such as Heinkenszand, which is a few kilometres away and has a wider range of shops. Primary school education is available in the area, but the education score (6 out of 10) indicates that parents sometimes have to travel further for specific school choices. Sports clubs do exist in the region, but within the core itself, facilities are limited. The green surroundings, the Zeelandic polders and the proximity of the Westerschelde do offer plenty of space for walking and cycling.

Accessibility of Kern Borssele

The accessibility of Kern Borssele by public transport is a point of attention. There are regional bus connections, but the frequency is low and for many destinations you are dependent on the car. By car, you drive via the N666 and N218 towards Goes (approximately 15 kilometres) and towards Middelburg or Vlissingen (approximately 20 to 25 kilometres). The connection to the A58 is accessible via Heinkenszand. Parking is not a problem in Kern Borssele: there is plenty of space and permits are not required. Cyclists can reach the surrounding cores via the polder routes, although the distances for daily commuting without an e-bike are considerable.

For comparison: the neighbourhood Buitengebied Borssele has an even more rural character with scattered buildings, while the Havengebied Sloe Borssele has a completely different, industrial face. Kern Borssele sits in between: a residential core with a village atmosphere, but without an extensive range of facilities. Those who want more facilities should look at Heinkenszand, the largest core of the municipality with a supermarket, schools and more shops within walking distance. Read more about the atmosphere, scores and resident experiences on the neighbourhood page of Kern Borssele.

Does renting in Kern Borssele suit you?

Kern Borssele best suits people who consciously choose peace, space and a close-knit village community and are willing to put up with the limited facilities. The largest age group consists of 25 to 45-year-olds (310 people), followed by 45 to 65-year-olds (305 people). Families with children are the most common household type (195 households) and 43% of residents are married. Starters renting a home in Kern Borssele can turn to the housing association homes, but must take waiting lists into account. Register in time with the relevant housing association active in the municipality of Borsele. More information about social rental properties and housing policy can be found on the website of municipality of Borsele. Those considering a home for sale as an alternative can also view the supply of homes for sale in Kern Borssele; 74% of homes are owner-occupied.

What residents say about Kern Borssele

Based on the available reviews, Kern Borssele scores a 7.0 out of 10. The highest sub-scores go to safety (9.0), sense of community (9.0), green (9.0) and beauty (9.0). These are strong points that clearly distinguish the village from more urban environments. The low scores for accessibility (3.0) and facilities (3.0) are honest signals for home seekers who depend on public transport or use shops and services within walking distance daily. A resident sums it up succinctly: "Fine, unfortunately more and more facilities are disappearing." That says a lot about how the village is developing. View all reviews and sub-scores on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Kern Borssele.

Comparing rental properties in and around Kern Borssele

Those comparing rental properties in Kern Borssele with surrounding cores will notice that the supply here is smaller than in larger cores such as Heinkenszand or Driewegen. Also Ellewoutsdijk and Baarland are small Zeelandic cores with a similar village character, but each with its own characteristics in terms of location and accessibility. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident scores, demographic data and neighbourhood information, so that as a tenant you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Also view the total supply within the Borssele district for a more complete picture of what is for rent in this municipality.