Homes for sale in Bergse Plaat, Bergen op Zoom

House prices and market figures Bergse Plaat, Bergen op Zoom

Bergse Plaat is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 75% of the more than 3,100 homes are owner-occupied, compared to only 25% rental. You can see that in the market. The average purchase price over the past year was €481,278, with a range from €329,000 to €1,150,000. With an average living area of 133 m², that works out to about €3,618 per square metre. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €374,000, which is slightly below the average for the district Bergen op Zoom-West (€383,000), but significantly above the municipal average of €304,000. That price difference with the rest of Bergen op Zoom says a lot about the position of this neighbourhood in the local market. You will mainly find spacious single-family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses, supplemented by a smaller segment of apartments along the water. At the top of this page you can see the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Bergse Plaat: water neighbourhood with its own rhythm

Bergse Plaat was built from the 1990s on a peninsula in the Zoommeer, and that gives the neighbourhood a very distinct character. It is not an average Vinex district, although it is sometimes called that. The location on the water creates a remarkably open feel: wide skies, views over the lake and plenty of wind. That attracts a specific type of resident. Families with children and people over 45 mainly live here, and that matches the figures: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (2,385 residents), followed by those over 65 (1,685). Almost half of the households are married, and the majority live without children at home.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is fairly self-sufficient. There is a small shopping centre on Alexanderlaan with, among others, an Albert Heijn, a bakery and a hairdresser. For more extensive shopping, you go to the centre of Bergen op Zoom or to De Zeeland on the edge of the city. Primary school De Driemaster is in the neighbourhood, and for secondary education, the Mollerlyceum and Gertrudiscollege are within cycling distance. For sports, there are opportunities at watersportvereniging WSV Bergse Plaat and tennisvereniging De Markiezaten. The Binnenschelde beach is within walking distance, a place residents use a lot in the summer.

Accessibility is good by car: via the Markiezaatsweg you are quickly on the A4 towards Roosendaal or Antwerp. With public transport it is a bit more difficult. There is a city bus to the centre and station Bergen op Zoom, but the frequency is limited, especially in the evenings. Cycling to the centre takes about ten minutes. Residents mention the peace and the water as the biggest plus points, but are more critical about accessibility by public transport and the limited range of shops. "Lovely living by the water, but you really need a car" is a common sentiment on the residents' page of Bergse Plaat. Compared to neighbourhoods like De Markiezaten, Bergse Plaat is somewhat older and greener, while Schelde Vesting offers a more compact and newer alternative. Those looking for more urban vibrancy can also look at the offerings in the district Oude Stad en omgeving.

Is a home for sale in Bergse Plaat right for you?

With an average purchase price of over €481,000, buying a home in Bergse Plaat is not a starter option. The average income in the neighbourhood is €43,700, and 35% of residents are highly educated. This is typically a move-up area: dual-income earners looking for space and peace. Families benefit from the safe, traffic-calmed streets and the water. Seniors appreciate the single-level homes that are scattered here and there. Buying an apartment in Bergse Plaat can be slightly more affordable, but the supply is limited. Starters who want to live in this area would do well to also look at rental homes in Bergse Plaat or at cheaper neighbourhoods such as Augustapolder. Keep in mind that popular homes here sell quickly and overbidding is common.

What residents say about Bergse Plaat

On the neighbourhood page of Bergse Plaat, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood generally scores well on safety and living enjoyment, but lower on amenities and public transport. One resident writes: "The peace and the view over the Zoommeer make up for a lot, but for groceries beyond the Albert Heijn you still have to take the car." Check all reviews and partial scores on the neighbourhood page to get a complete picture before considering buying a home in Bergse Plaat.

Compare homes for sale around Bergse Plaat and Bergen op Zoom

Do you want to compare homes for sale in Bergse Plaat with other neighbourhoods? On Buurtje.nl you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews. This way you not only discover what a home costs, but also whether the neighbourhood really suits you. Compare, for example, with the supply in the district Bergen op Zoom-West, view all homes for sale in Bergen op Zoom, or explore neighbourhoods like Buitengebied-West and Waterfront-Industriegebied. More information about living in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Bergen op Zoom.