Homes for sale in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden, Tilburg
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House prices and market figures for Afrikaanderbuurt Midden, Tilburg
The owner-occupied market in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is limited in size, but that does not make the figures any less relevant. Only 29% of the more than 1,080 homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied; the rest are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations. In the past twelve months, 9 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €287,556. The range runs from €210,000 to €375,000, with an average living area of 79 m². This works out at a price of approximately €3,640 per square metre. The average WOZ value is €220,000, which is noticeably lower than the district average of Oerle (€250,000) and well below the Tilburg average of €314,000. This difference makes buying in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden relatively affordable compared to the rest of the Tilburg owner-occupied market. The housing supply mainly consists of older terraced houses and a limited number of apartments. Check the current supply and the current average asking price at the top of this page.
Living in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden, Tilburg
Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is a compact, urban neighbourhood in the southwest of Tilburg with a distinct working-class character. The housing stock largely consists of pre-war and post-war terraced houses, simple in design but with a certain spaciousness at street level. The neighbourhood has nearly 2,000 residents, with a clear concentration in the 25 to 45 age group. Single-person households form the largest category, reflecting the urban and dynamic composition of the population.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood scores reasonably well. There are several primary schools and daycare centres within walking distance, a GP, a pharmacy and a supermarket in the immediate vicinity. Small playgrounds and a neighbourhood park provide some green space, although greenery is limited compared to more suburban districts. Public transport accessibility is functional: several bus stops connect the neighbourhood to Tilburg city centre and the train station, but residents rate accessibility a meagre 3.9 out of 10, indicating that connections are perceived as inadequate. By car, the centre is reachable within a few minutes via the surrounding main roads.
Resident reviews paint a mixed and honest picture. The overall score stands at 4.8 out of 10, based on 7 reviews. Education stands out positively with a score of 8.0. One resident writes: "Nice neighbourhood with many young families. Lots of amenities (schools, daycare centres, supermarket, doctor, pharmacy, bus stop(s), park, playgrounds)." But several other residents are critical. For example, one reviewer writes: "There are confused people living in the neighbourhood, who no longer make the street pleasant, why aren't they being helped, we used to have such a nice street." Safety scores 5.6, community spirit 4.0 and beauty 4.4. The picture that emerges from the reviews is that the neighbourhood has a past as a cosy working-class area, but that residents now experience nuisance and a sense of neglect. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page for Afrikaanderbuurt Midden.
Compared to the adjacent Afrikaanderbuurt West and Afrikaanderbuurt Oost, the middle part has a similar character, but resident experiences vary. Those looking for a quieter or greener environment might also consider owner-occupied homes in Oerle, the broader district of which Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is a part, where WOZ values and incomes are slightly higher.
Who is a home in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden suitable for?
The low entry price makes this neighbourhood attractive for first-time buyers who want to keep an owner-occupied home in Tilburg affordable. Buying an apartment in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden or purchasing a terraced house is more realistic here than in many other Tilburg districts. This also applies to buyers who consciously choose an urban environment with basic amenities within walking distance. However, be aware that supply is limited: only a handful of homes are sold per year, so you need to be able to act quickly when something becomes available. The low resident score and critical reviews about safety and liveability are a real point of consideration when choosing to buy here. Those who prefer to rent can also look at rental properties in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden as an alternative.
What residents say about Afrikaanderbuurt Midden
The neighbourhood receives an average score of 4.8 out of 10, based on 7 reviews on Buurtje.nl. Education is by far the strongest category with an 8.0, while accessibility (3.9) and community spirit (4.0) score the lowest. One resident sums it up like this: "It used to be cosy, but not anymore, lots of scum, old houses." That is a harsh judgment, but it reflects what several reviewers write. View all individual reviews on the neighbourhood page for Afrikaanderbuurt Midden.
Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Afrikaanderbuurt Midden
On Buurtje.nl you will find owner-occupied homes in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden combined with resident reviews, neighbourhood scores and district data, brought together from more than 1,500 sources. This allows you not only to compare the supply, but also to assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before scheduling a viewing. Want to look further? Also compare the supply in Afrikaanderbuurt West, the Zeeheldenbuurt or other districts such as Binnenstad and Jeruzalem. For a broader overview of the Tilburg housing market, you can visit the municipality of Tilburg or the website of the municipality of Tilburg for local information about living and amenities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden?
The average purchase price in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden over the past twelve months was €287,556, with a range from €210,000 to €375,000. The average living area of sold homes was 79 m², resulting in a price of approximately €3,640 per square metre. Only a handful of homes are sold per year, so supply is limited.
What is the WOZ value in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden?
The average WOZ value in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is €220,000. This is below the district average of Oerle (€250,000) and significantly below the Tilburg average of €314,000. The relatively low WOZ value makes buying a home in this neighbourhood more financially accessible than in many other parts of Tilburg.
What is living in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden like?
Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is an urban working-class neighbourhood with a mixed population and basic amenities within walking distance. The resident score is 4.8 out of 10, with education scoring high (8.0) but safety and sense of community scoring lower. Residents describe the neighbourhood as a place that used to be cosier but now faces nuisance and a sense of decay.
Is Afrikaanderbuurt Midden suitable for first-time buyers?
Buying in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden can be interesting for first-time buyers due to the relatively low entry price compared to the Tilburg average. The neighbourhood has a young population, with the largest group aged 25 to 45, and single-person households dominate. However, supply is limited, and it is wise to consider the resident score and reviews in your decision.
How is the accessibility of Afrikaanderbuurt Midden?
Residents rate accessibility at 3.9 out of 10, indicating that public transport connections are considered insufficient. There are several bus stops in the neighbourhood providing connections to the city centre and Tilburg train station. By car, the city centre is quickly reachable via the surrounding roads.
What type of homes are for sale in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden?
The supply mainly consists of pre-war and post-war terraced houses. Buying an apartment in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden is also possible, although apartments are less represented than ground-level homes. The homes are generally modest in design with an average area of approximately 79 m².
How safe is Afrikaanderbuurt Midden?
Safety scores 5.6 out of 10 in resident reviews, which is below average. Several residents write about crime, nuisance, and a feeling of unsafety, especially in the evening hours. This is a real point of attention for anyone considering buying a home in Afrikaanderbuurt Midden. The municipality of Tilburg implements policies on liveability in vulnerable neighbourhoods; more information can be found on the municipality's website.
Not good anymore, don't put all sorts of people in those houses, you never see police here, the cosiness and safety are hard to find, hope scum lives here from now on
Auto-translated to English by AILots of crime, don't go outside in the evening anymore
Auto-translated to English by AIUsed to be cosy, but not anymore, lots of scum, old houses
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood with many young families. Lots of amenities (schools, daycare centres, supermarket, doctor, pharmacy, bus stop(s), small park, playgrounds)
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are confused people living in the neighbourhood, who no longer make the street pleasant. Why aren't they being helped? We used to have such a nice street. Get support services involved, not the police, and cameras would be desirable against unsafe situations and burglaries.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople keep to themselves a lot. Shutters closed early, and a hello is barely possible. Cars are sometimes parked antisocially. We do accept parcels for each other. It's a mixed company: Dutch, Polish, Turkish. Owner-occupied and rental properties mixed together, poorly maintained houses, gates have weeds a metre high, bulky household waste is regularly dumped.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople are very much to themselves, you get a hello back but that's about it... the shutters close quickly and then it's just a cold street. People keep dumping rubbish on the street and in the gates.
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