Homes for sale in Berkel Noord, Tilburg

House prices and market figures Berkel Noord, Tilburg

The owner-occupied market in Berkel Noord is strong. Of the more than 1,000 homes in the neighbourhood, 67% are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a clear owner profile. The average WOZ value is €431,000, which is well above the Tilburg average of €314,000, but slightly below the district average of Berkel-Enschot (€467,000). Berkel Noord thus positions itself as a more affordable entry point within an otherwise expensive district.

Looking at actual transactions over the past twelve months: 9 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €579,889. Selling prices ranged from €459,000 to €665,000. With an average living area of 138 m², the price per square metre comes to around €4,200. These are not starter prices. These are predominantly spacious single-family homes, not apartments. For current asking prices and selling times of homes now on the market, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Berkel Noord, Tilburg

Berkel Noord is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the north side of the village of Berkel-Enschot, which itself lies on the east side of Tilburg. The neighbourhood has a village character that you will hardly find in the city of Tilburg itself. Wide streets, plenty of greenery, detached homes and semi-detached houses from the 1980s and 1990s are the picture you encounter as you drive through. Buildings from that period dominate, with occasional newer infill on redevelopment sites.

In terms of amenities, Berkel Noord is compact but functional. The village centre of Berkel-Enschot, within cycling distance, offers an Albert Heijn, a local butcher, a pharmacy and some hospitality around the Raadhuisplein. For larger grocery shopping, residents drive to Tilburg, where the Pieter Vreedeplein or the Westpoint shopping centre can be reached within ten to fifteen minutes. Primary schools are available in and around Berkel-Enschot, including De Regenboog and De Wingerd primary schools. For secondary education, pupils rely on schools in Tilburg itself, such as the Odulphuslyceum or the Dr. Mollercollege.

In terms of sports, football club DESK is within walking distance and there are various cycling and walking paths towards the countryside. The immediate surroundings of Buitengebied B-E Noord-West and Buitengebied B-E Noord-Oost make Berkel Noord attractive for people who want to live in the countryside without being far from the city.

Accessibility by car is good. Via the Bredaseweg and the N65 you can reach the A65 towards Tilburg city centre or Den Bosch in about ten minutes. Towards Eindhoven, take the N65 to the A58. There is no train station in Berkel-Enschot itself; the nearest station is Tilburg or Tilburg University, both accessible via bus line 140 which runs through the neighbourhood. For daily commuters dependent on public transport, this requires some planning. By bike, you can reach the centre of Tilburg in about twenty minutes.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and social cohesion. On the neighbourhood main page of Berkel Noord you will find all reviews and scores per category. One resident writes: "It is wonderfully quiet here, the neighbours know each other and the children play outside. You live close to nature but Tilburg is easily accessible." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited local shopping options and the dependence on the car for larger groceries or evening activities.

Compared to Berkelse Akkers, the slightly newer neighbourhood to the south, Berkel Noord has a more established character with larger plots and more greenery. The broader district Berkel-Enschot as a whole is one of the greenest and quietest residential areas in the municipality of Tilburg. Those seeking more urbanity can also look at the Binnenstad of Tilburg, but that is a very different type of living.

Who is a home for sale in Berkel Noord interesting for?

Berkel Noord mainly attracts families and movers. This is also reflected in the figures: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, 43% of residents are married and households with children are the most common form of cohabitation. Starters have a hard time here: with an average selling price of almost €580,000 and a range starting at €459,000, a first home in Berkel Noord is a big financial step. If you still want to buy in Berkel Noord, it is wise to act quickly; supply is limited and homes often sell quickly. Be prepared for overbidding. If buying is not feasible now, check out the rental homes in Berkel Noord as an intermediate solution. The municipality of Tilburg also publishes information on housing policy and new-build projects in the region on tilburg.nl.

What residents say about Berkel Noord

Residents rate Berkel Noord predominantly positively, particularly in terms of greenery, peace and neighbourhood atmosphere. The shopping options and accessibility without a car score lower. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Quiet, green and child-friendly. Ideal if you have a family and don't want to live in the middle of the city." All ratings per category, including scores for safety, amenities and liveability, can be found on the neighbourhood page of Berkel Noord.

Compare homes for sale in and around Berkel Noord

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find bundled anywhere else. This way, you can not only filter by price or size, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before going on a viewing. Compare Berkel Noord with other neighbourhoods in the district via the overview of homes for sale in Berkel-Enschot, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Oostkamer Oost and Berkelse Akkers. For a broader picture of the Tilburg owner-occupied market, see the overview of homes for sale in Tilburg.