Homes for sale in Bergen, Eindhoven

House prices and market figures in Bergen, Eindhoven

Bergen is a neighbourhood where buying is not a given: only 32% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, while 68% are rental properties. A large proportion of these (59%) fall under other landlords, indicating a lot of private rentals and investor properties. The average WOZ value in Bergen is €399,000, well above the average for the Centrum district (€340,000) and also higher than the Eindhoven average of €360,000. This makes Bergen one of the more expensive places to buy in the city centre.

In the past twelve months, 27 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €538,259. The range ran from €250,000 to €845,000, with an average living area of 98 m². That works out at around €5,493 per square metre, a solid price level that fits with the central location. The supply consists mainly of apartments, from compact studios to larger multi-room apartments in both new-build and renovated buildings. Check the current listings and average selling time at the top of this page for the latest updates.

Living in Bergen, Eindhoven

Bergen is the part of Eindhoven where the city feels most like a real city. The neighbourhood borders directly on the centre and has an urban, lively character that you won't find in every Eindhoven district. It is compact, the streets are narrow, and there is little green space in the neighbourhood itself. But everything is close by: the Kruisstraat with its diverse shops and restaurants, Stationsplein, and the Stadswandelpark within walking distance. You live right in the middle of the action, not on the sidelines.

The housing stock is a mix of post-war buildings and more recent apartments. Along the Vestdijk and surrounding streets, you'll find porch flats from the 1950s and 1960s alongside modern complexes completed in the last ten to fifteen years. Single-family homes are scarce. If you're looking for a house with a garden, you'd be better off looking in districts like Oud-Stratum or Putten. Bergen is a neighbourhood of apartments, suitable for people who like short lines.

In terms of accessibility, Bergen is hard to beat. Eindhoven Central Station is a five-minute walk away. From there, you can be in Amsterdam or Utrecht in an hour, and in Tilburg in twenty minutes. Buses depart from the Neckerspoel bus station in all directions. By car, you can quickly reach the A2 or the Ring via the Vestdijk and Boschdijk. Cycling is the norm: everything in the centre is within ten minutes. Parking, on the other hand, is a point of attention. Resident parking is necessary and available spaces are limited, especially in the evenings.

The population is young and diverse. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (almost half of the residents), and as many as 1,300 of the approximately 1,500 households are single-person households. Only 22% are married. It is clearly a neighbourhood of young professionals, starters and students. The education level is high: 58% have a higher professional or university degree. That fits with the proximity of Eindhoven University of Technology and the creative sector around Strijp and the centre.

Residents appreciate the central location and liveliness, but are honest about the downsides. "Everything is within walking distance, but it can be quite noisy at night around the nightlife areas," writes a resident on the Bergen page. The proximity of catering and nightlife is a plus if you like it, but a minus if you want to go to bed early. Compared to neighbouring areas like Witte Dame and de Binnenstad, Bergen is slightly more of a residential neighbourhood and slightly less of a shopping area, although the difference is small. The Fellenoord neighbourhood on the other side of the station has a more business-like character and fewer catering establishments.

Is Bergen right for you as a buyer?

Bergen mainly attracts young buyers who buy an apartment in Bergen as a first step on the housing market. With an entry price around €250,000, this is achievable for starters with an above-average income, although you have to take overbidding into account. Home-movers looking for more space will find few single-family homes here. Seniors who don't mind the hustle and bustle and like to have everything within walking distance can also do well here, but keep in mind limited accessibility in older porch flats without a lift. If you prefer to rent, you can turn to the wide range of rental properties in Bergen. Be aware that the supply of owner-occupied homes is limited: with only 32% owner-occupied homes in the neighbourhood, houses don't come on the market often. Quick decision-making is important here.

What residents say about Bergen

On the resident reviews of Bergen, the central location and amenities score highest. Accessibility is consistently praised. Noise pollution and parking problems are the most frequently mentioned drawbacks. "You get used to the noise, and the convenience of living centrally makes up for a lot," says one resident. Read all the reviews and neighbourhood scores on the main page of Bergen to get a complete picture before you make an offer.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Bergen

On Buurtje.nl, you can compare the housing supply in Bergen with that of surrounding neighbourhoods, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. This helps determine whether buying a home in Bergen really suits you, or whether you'd be better off looking at het TU-terrein or in districts like Kortonjo or De Laak. Also check the overall overview of owner-occupied homes in Eindhoven and the information on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven for more background on living in the city.