Rental homes in Vlokhoven, Eindhoven

Rental prices and market figures for Vlokhoven, Eindhoven

Vlokhoven is a true renter's neighbourhood: as many as 66% of the 1,696 homes are rental properties, compared to 34% owner-occupied homes. A large proportion, around 57%, is owned by housing associations (especially Woonbedrijf Eindhoven). This means the majority of rental housing is social housing. Only about 9% is rented out by other landlords in the private sector. In the private sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,629 per month, with a range from €598 to €2,750. With an average floor area of 90 m², this works out at about €18 per m². 33 homes were rented out in that period. The WOZ value in Vlokhoven is €304,000, lower than the average for the district Ontginning (€319,000) and well below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. The average income of €28,900 is also lower than in the district (€32,400) and the municipality (€38,200). This makes Vlokhoven relatively affordable within Eindhoven, although private sector prices have also risen sharply here. At the top of this page you can see the current supply and daily prices for available rental homes in Vlokhoven.

Living in Vlokhoven, Eindhoven

Vlokhoven is located in the north of Eindhoven, sandwiched between the Amazonelaan, the John F. Kennedylaan and the Noordelijke Randweg (N270). It is a typical post-war expansion district from the 1960s and 1970s, built at a time when Eindhoven was growing rapidly due to the growth of Philips and DAF. This is reflected in the urban planning: strip development, three- to four-storey porch flats, terraced houses with small front gardens and lots of public green space in between. The neighbourhood has a quiet, somewhat subdued character. It is not a neighbourhood with much bustle or hospitality, but rather a place where people have lived for years and where the streets are quiet in the evening.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

Vlokhoven has its own small shopping centre on the Vlokhovenseweg with, among other things, a Jumbo supermarket, a snack bar and a hairdresser. For more extensive shopping, you go to the Woensel shopping centre on the Woenselse Heike, about a ten-minute bike ride away. Primary school De Vuurvlinder (formerly De Vlokhovensche) is located in the middle of the neighbourhood. Secondary schools such as Stedelijk College and Augustinianum are within cycling distance in the surrounding districts. Sportpark Vlokhoven on the Lissabonweg offers space for football (SV Vlokhoven) and there is a football pitch for young people. The Karpendonkse Plas, a popular recreational area with swimming water, is within walking distance on the east side. GP practices and a pharmacy can be found along the Vlokhovenseweg.

Accessibility of Vlokhoven

By car, via the John F. Kennedylaan you are on the A2/N2 towards 's-Hertogenbosch or Maastricht within five minutes. The Noordelijke Randweg (N270) provides quick access towards Helmond. Bus lines 5 and 6 of Hermes stop along the Vlokhovenseweg and take you to Eindhoven Central in about fifteen minutes. By bike, you are in the centre in a quarter of an hour. Eindhoven Central Station is about 5 kilometres away. Parking in Vlokhoven is largely free and without a permit, but residents do complain about parking congestion. One resident noted: "Nee genoeg Parker en voor student en in andere Straaten", which indicates nuisance from cars parked by students from nearby neighbourhoods.

The residents of Vlokhoven give their neighbourhood a 6.1 out of 10 based on reviews on the neighbourhood page of Vlokhoven. Accessibility (7.0), green spaces (7.0) and housing (7.0) score best, while community (5.0) and facilities (5.0) lag behind. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (940 of the households) and the married percentage is only 30%. This paints a picture of a neighbourhood with relatively many single people, starters and elderly people. The atmosphere is functional but not particularly warm, which explains the low score for community. Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Jagershoef and Prinsejagt, Vlokhoven is similar in character: post-war construction, lots of social housing and a similar price level. Those looking for more urban liveliness would be better off looking at 't Hool, which is closer to the Woensel shopping centre.

Is Vlokhoven right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Vlokhoven is particularly interesting for starters and single people with a modest budget who are looking for an affordable home in Eindhoven-Noord. Due to the high proportion of housing association homes, social housing is a realistic option here, although waiting lists are long (expect several years of registration with Woonbedrijf). For families, the neighbourhood offers basic facilities and green spaces, but the level of facilities is limited. Seniors, with 770 residents aged 65+, form a sizeable group. If you want to rent a home in Vlokhoven in the private sector, respond quickly: the supply is small. Make sure you have your income statement and employer's declaration ready. Also consider homes for sale in Vlokhoven as an alternative, because WOZ values here are below the Eindhoven average.

What residents say about Vlokhoven

At the moment, the resident score of Vlokhoven stands at a 6.1 out of 10, based on 1 review. The reviewer labels the neighbourhood as "Bad" and writes: "Veel klagers en mopperkonten." The highest sub-scores go to accessibility, green spaces and housing (each 7.0), while community and facilities score the lowest with a 5.0. More reviews are welcome. See all reviews and neighbourhood data on the page of Vlokhoven.

Compare rental homes in Vlokhoven with surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you unsure whether Vlokhoven is the right neighbourhood to rent an apartment? Then compare with surrounding neighbourhoods in the Ontginning district. Driehoeksbos is slightly further north and has a similarly quiet character. In the rest of Ontginning you will find similar rental prices, but the atmosphere differs per neighbourhood. Looking more broadly? Then also check the supply for rent in all of Eindhoven or explore districts such as Centrum for a more urban alternative. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven.