21 homes for sale in neighbourhood Boekel

House prices and market figures in Boekel

The housing market in the core of Boekel is firmly anchored in owner-occupied homes: about 70% of the 2,610 homes are owner-occupied, while 30% are rental (of which 22% are social housing). The average WOZ value is €364,000, which is notably lower than the neighbourhood and municipal averages of €397,000 and €398,000 respectively. This difference is because the core also contains more compact terraced houses and older homes, while the outlying areas often have spacious detached houses.

In the past twelve months, 35 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €613,829. The range runs from approximately €350,000 to €915,000, showing that both affordable terraced houses and larger detached homes change hands. With an average living area of 177 m², the price per square metre comes to about €3,468. By Brabant standards, this is market-conform for a village with these amenities. At the top of this page you will always find the current listings with the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Boekel: village character with everything within reach

Boekel is one of those Brabant villages where you still chat with the baker and know the neighbour's children by name. The core has a compact, village character with a clear centre around the Sint-Agathakerk and the Raadhuisplein. Here you will find the Albert Heijn, a Jumbo a bit further on Kennedylaan, and various small specialist shops along Kerkstraat and Heuvel. There is a library, a health centre, and several hospitality venues that are already pleasantly busy on Friday afternoons.

The housing stock in the core is varied. You will find post-war terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s around Bernhardstraat and Julianastraat, newer semi-detached houses in expansion areas towards the south, and apartments here and there that are particularly interesting for seniors and first-time buyers. The new-build projects of recent years have broadened the supply, but the turnover is not really large in a village of this size.

In terms of facilities for children, Boekel scores solidly. Primary school De Vlieger and primary school 't Schrijverke are located in the core, and there is a good range of childcare. Sports park De Schans offers space for football club BSVV and tennis club De Peelvallei. Swimming pool De Kuil is a popular summer meeting point. For secondary education, teenagers have to go to Uden or Veghel, which is easily doable by bike or bus (line 88 towards Uden).

Speaking of accessibility: Boekel is not on the railway, and you notice that. The bus to Uden (Uden-Veghel station on the Maaslijn) is the main public transport connection. By car, via the N605 and the A50, you are in Uden or Veghel within a quarter of an hour, and in Eindhoven or Nijmegen in just over half an hour. Anyone who has to travel to a large city daily by public transport will experience this as a limitation.

Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.8 out of 10. The beauty of the surroundings scores notably high with a 10 out of 10, and safety (8.0) and green spaces (8.0) are also appreciated. Accessibility and amenities score a 7.0, which fits the picture of a village that does not have everything within walking distance. One resident writes: "Clean and safe environment with lots of green. Great for families, although you have to go to Uden for larger shops." On the neighbourhood page of Boekel you can read all reviews and view the extensive neighbourhood data.

If you compare the core with the surrounding areas, the contrast is clear. Neighbourhoods like Logt en Berkhoek or Arendnest-Zijp are more rural and sparsely built, with higher WOZ values due to detached houses on spacious plots. In the core you pay less per home but live closer together, with more amenities around the corner. The nearby Venhorst is smaller and quieter, with even fewer amenities but extra peace.

Is a home for sale in Boekel right for you?

With an average purchase price of over €613,000, buying a house in Boekel is not for every first-time buyer, although the entry prices around €350,000 are reasonable for a semi-detached house or an older terraced house. Families form a large target group: the schools, sports clubs, and the safe, green character make it attractive. The largest age group is 65+, which means that homes will become available over time through downsizing. Those moving up who want more space often look to the outlying areas such as Zandhoek en Peelstraat. Be aware that supply is limited and desirable homes sell quickly. Those who want to search more flexibly can also look at rental homes in Boekel as an interim solution.

What residents say about Boekel

Based on 1 review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.8 out of 10. The highest sub-score is beauty with a perfect 10, followed by safety and education (both 8.0). Accessibility, community, and amenities each score a 7.0, which honestly fits a village that is compact but not a city. One resident sums it up: "Clean and safe environment with lots of green. Great for families, although you have to go to Uden for larger shops." More reviews and the full scores can be found on the resident experiences of Boekel.

Compare housing supply in and around Boekel

On Buurtje.nl you combine the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you get to know not just the home but also the neighbourhood. View the broader supply of homes for sale in the Boekel district or compare with the supply in the municipality of Boekel. Want to explore rural life? Then also look at Molenwijk, Elzen en Neerbroek or Bovenstehuis en Peelsehuis. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Boekel.