Homes for sale in Binnenstad, Tiel

House prices and market figures in the Binnenstad of Tiel

The Binnenstad of Tiel is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 74% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, a large part of which is owned by housing associations (27%) and other landlords (47%). Only 25% of the more than 1,440 homes are owner-occupied. This makes supply relatively limited, but there is certainly movement. In the past twelve months, 44 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €310,225. The range varied from €167,500 to €745,000, showing that both affordable apartments and more expensive properties can be found. With an average floor area of 79 m², the price per square metre comes to around €3,925. The WOZ value in the Binnenstad is €233,000, significantly lower than the average for the district Tiel kern (€266,000) and the municipality of Tiel as a whole (€316,000). This difference is because the Binnenstad mainly consists of smaller apartments and upper-floor homes, unlike the more spacious single-family homes in surrounding neighbourhoods. Check the current overview at the top of this page for the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Binnenstad, Tiel

The Binnenstad of Tiel is the beating heart of the city. Here you will find the Groenmarkt, the Westluidensestraat and the Plein with their shops, terraces and hospitality venues. It is a compact, lively neighbourhood where everything is within walking distance. Supermarkets such as Jumbo and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and along the Waterstraat and Voorstad there are various specialist shops. In terms of education, residents rate the neighbourhood highly (8.5 out of 10), partly thanks to primary schools such as De Achtbaan and the Lingecollege within cycling distance. Amenities score even a 9.0, the highest sub-score.

The housing supply largely consists of apartments and upper-floor homes above shop premises, often in historic buildings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Here and there are newer complexes, but most have the character of a true city centre with narrow streets and varied architecture. Those looking for a spacious owner-occupied home with a garden are better off in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Burgemeesterswijk or de Hertogenwijk.

Residents are honest about the atmosphere. The neighbourhood score is a 6.9 based on 2 reviews. Resident Guus gives an 8.0 and writes: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities within 5 minutes, always cosy with pubs and terraces within walking distance. The only downside is actually the nuisance from vagrants and junkies around the coffee shops." That downside comes up more often. Safety scores only a 4.0, the lowest sub-score. Maran Herkendaal mentions cars driving too fast, intoxicated people and drug nuisance near the coffee shop. That is part of the honest picture: the Binnenstad is lively, but that liveliness also has a downside.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores a 7.5. Tiel station is a ten-minute walk towards the Stationsbuurt and offers trains to Arnhem and Geldermalsen. By car, via the N834 you quickly reach the A15 towards Rotterdam or Nijmegen. Buses depart from the station and the bus station on Stationsstraat. Green space also scores a 7.5, partly due to the proximity of the Waalkade and the Kalverbos. Compared to neighbourhoods such as Sterrebos or Santwijck, it is more compact and busier here, but nowhere in Tiel do you have so many amenities within easy reach. Read more about daily life on the neighbourhood page of Binnenstad, including all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood scores.

Is an owner-occupied home in the Binnenstad for you?

With an average income of €30,900 and many single-person households (1,040 of the approximately 1,150 households), the Binnenstad is particularly popular with first-time buyers and singles. Buying an apartment in Binnenstad is feasible from around €167,500, making it more accessible than many other parts of Tiel. Upsizers and families with children more often choose the quieter neighbourhoods in the rest of Tiel kern or districts such as Tiel-Noord. Keep in mind that parking in the Binnenstad can be difficult and that you get the hustle and bustle of hospitality venues and coffee shops along with it. Looking for more flexibility? Then also check the supply of rental properties in the Binnenstad.

What residents say about Binnenstad

The Binnenstad scores a 6.9 based on 2 resident reviews. Amenities (9.0) and education (8.5) stand out positively, while safety with a 4.0 is clearly the pain point. Guus sums it up well: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities within 5 minutes, always cosy with pubs and terraces within walking distance." At the same time, both residents warn about nuisance around coffee shops. View all reviews and sub-scores on the main page of Binnenstad.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around the Binnenstad of Tiel

On Buurtje.nl you can view the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, combined with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews. This helps you choose not only the home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Compare the Binnenstad with nearby neighbourhoods such as De Lok or Burgemeesterswijk, or broaden your search area to Tiel-Zuid. More information about living and life in Tiel can also be found on the website of the municipality of Tiel.