Rental homes in Woensdrecht

Rental prices and market figures in Woensdrecht

The housing market in the Woensdrecht neighbourhood is characterised by a clear owner-occupied nature: approximately 70% of homes are privately owned, while 30% are rented out. Of those rental properties, the vast majority are owned by a housing association (26%), with only a small private sector (around 4% other landlords). This makes the supply of private sector rental homes scarce.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), one property was rented out last year, for a rent of €2,250 per month. That is considerably higher than what you would typically pay in the broader district of Hoogerheide en Woensdrecht or elsewhere in the municipality of Woensdrecht. The average WOZ value of homes in this neighbourhood is €346,000, which is higher than the district average of €329,000 and the municipal average of €330,000. This confirms the picture of a neighbourhood with a relatively high-quality housing stock. For the current supply and the current average rent, please consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Woensdrecht: village-like, green and quiet

Woensdrecht is a small, rural village in the west of the municipality of the same name, on the border with Belgium. The neighbourhood has over 1,300 residents and exudes a distinctly village-like atmosphere: ribbon development along quiet roads, plenty of greenery, detached and semi-detached houses dating from various construction periods. You will find both older 1950s buildings and newer homes on the edges of the village. The streetscape is quiet, the building density low.

The population composition confirms this picture: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old (almost 35%), followed by those aged 65 and over. Families with children are relatively less represented. Many households are married and have lived there for a long time. The average income is €36,400 per year, comparable to the municipal average.

Facilities in Woensdrecht

As a small village, Woensdrecht has a limited range of facilities within walking distance. There is a primary school in the village itself, but for secondary education, children rely on Hoogerheide or Bergen op Zoom. You will not find a supermarket directly in Woensdrecht itself; for that, you quickly drive to nearby Hoogerheide, where more shops and hospitality venues are concentrated. The village does have its own church, a few sports clubs, and is directly adjacent to the countryside, making it attractive for walkers and cyclists. The surrounding area, with the nearby Brabantse Wal, offers plenty of nature.

Accessibility

Woensdrecht is located on the A4 motorway between Bergen op Zoom and the Belgian border at Hoogerheide. By car, you can reach Bergen op Zoom in about twenty minutes and Antwerp in less than half an hour. This also makes the neighbourhood attractive for people who work in Belgium. Public transport is more limited: there is a bus route through Woensdrecht, but the frequency is low, and for trains you rely on the station in Bergen op Zoom or Roosendaal. Cycling to Hoogerheide is easily done via quiet roads and takes about ten minutes. Parking is not a problem in Woensdrecht: there is plenty of space and no permit requirement.

What residents appreciate

Residents give the neighbourhood a remarkably high score. On the neighbourhood page of Woensdrecht, the average rating is 10 out of 10, based on submitted reviews. All subcategories, from safety to greenery and from community to accessibility, score maximum. That is exceptional. One resident describes it as: "A quiet, safe and green neighbourhood where everyone knows each other and where you can truly unwind." That says a lot about the social cohesion and liveability in this small village. However, it is good to know that the ratings are based on a limited number of reviews, which can positively colour the score.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Hoogerheide-Noord or the scattered houses around Woensdrecht, the core of Woensdrecht is more compact and quieter, but also has fewer facilities. If you are looking for more liveliness, you would be better off looking at Hoogerheide itself.

Is renting in Woensdrecht for you?

Woensdrecht mainly attracts people who value peace, space and nature over urban amenities. The neighbourhood suits families in the owner-occupied sector, seniors, and people who commute to Bergen op Zoom or Belgium. As a tenant, you have little choice in the private sector here: the supply of available rental homes is usually very limited. Social housing is available through the housing association, but registration and waiting times play a major role. Register in time via WonenWestBrabant, the active housing association in this region. Want to know what is currently for rent? Check the current overview at the top of this page. If renting does not work out, it is also worth looking at homes for sale in Woensdrecht, where the supply is larger. More options in the area can be found at Ossendrecht or Putte, two other villages within the municipality.

What residents say about Woensdrecht

The neighbourhood scores a 10 out of 10 based on resident reviews, with maximum scores on all subcategories: safety, accessibility, community, greenery, housing, beauty, education and facilities. One resident writes: "A quiet, safe and green neighbourhood where everyone knows each other and where you can truly unwind." Although the number of reviews is limited, this gives a consistent picture of a neighbourhood that fully satisfies its residents. View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the neighbourhood page of Woensdrecht.

Compare rental homes in and around Woensdrecht

Woensdrecht is a small, quiet village with few rental homes in the private sector. If you want more choice, you can also look at the supply on the district page of Hoogerheide en Woensdrecht or rent a home in Hoogerheide itself, which offers more facilities. Other villages in the municipality, such as Huijbergen, have a similar village character but sometimes a different rent level. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so that as a tenant you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. This way, you find not just a rental home, but the right home in the right neighbourhood. Also view the full overview of rental homes in the municipality of Woensdrecht for a broader picture. More information about the municipality can be found on the official website of the municipality of Woensdrecht.