Homes for sale in De Groote Wielen, Den Bosch

What does a home cost in De Groote Wielen?

De Groote Wielen is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes dominate: 67% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, compared to 33% rental. The average WOZ value is €471,000, significantly higher than the municipal average of €398,000 in Den Bosch. That difference says something about the type of homes here: spacious single-family homes, often with gardens, dominate the streetscape. In the past twelve months, 22 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €644,318, with a range of €395,000 to €950,000. The average living area of 142 m² confirms that you mainly find family homes here. For current asking prices and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in De Groote Wielen: young, green and built for families

De Groote Wielen is a relatively new Vinex neighbourhood east of Rosmalen, and you can tell. The streets are wide, there is plenty of green space, and the neighbourhood was designed from the ground up with young families in mind. This is reflected in the figures: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years (3,410 residents) and the majority of households have children. Resident Joop van de Horst sums it up aptly: "The neighbourhood is spacious, lots of green and very child-friendly. Shops are nearby, within cycling and walking distance." On the neighbourhood page of De Groote Wielen, residents rate the neighbourhood an 8.9 out of 10, with notably high scores for safety (9.5) and housing (9.5).

In terms of amenities, the De Groote Wielen shopping centre is the daily anchor, with an Albert Heijn, a Jumbo and various specialist shops. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Petrus and De Fonkeling, and childcare is well represented. For sports, you can go to the De Groote Wielen sports park, and there are playgrounds and water features scattered throughout neighbourhoods such as De Watertuinen and Broekland. Resident Sanne gives the neighbourhood a 9.6 and writes: "Things are often organised in the neighbourhood. It's cosy and everything is nice and close." That sense of community is not a given in a new-build neighbourhood, but here it works.

Accessibility is decent without being spectacular. By car, via the A59 you quickly reach the A2 towards Eindhoven or Utrecht. Rosmalen station is within cycling distance (about 10 minutes) and takes you to Den Bosch Central in a quarter of an hour. Bus lines connect the neighbourhood with the centre of Den Bosch and Rosmalen. One caveat: during rush hour, the A59 can get busy, and public transport is functional but not high-frequency. More information about amenities and accessibility can be found on the municipal website. Those who prefer to be closer to the centre can also look at owner-occupied homes in the Binnenstad or the Graafsepoort neighbourhood.

Is De Groote Wielen right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price above six hundred thousand and little supply below four hundred thousand, buying a home in De Groote Wielen is mainly interesting for movers and dual-income families with children. The average income in the neighbourhood (€51,600) and the high education level (49% highly educated) confirm that profile. First-time buyers with a smaller budget will find it difficult here, especially if there is overbidding. In addition to the purchase price, also take into account transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Those who find the neighbourhood attractive but the purchase prices too high can look at rental homes in De Groote Wielen as an alternative. Seniors will find peace and green space here, but the housing supply is strongly focused on families, making buying a ground-floor apartment in De Groote Wielen less obvious.

Searching for owner-occupied homes in De Groote Wielen and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood. Compare De Groote Wielen with nearby neighbourhoods such as Rosmalen-Zuid or Muntel en Vliert, or view the full overview of owner-occupied homes in Den Bosch.