Homes for sale in Geeren-zuid, Breda

House prices and market figures Geeren-zuid, Breda

Geeren-zuid is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 19% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, while 74% is owned by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Geeren-zuid scarce, but not uninteresting. Over the past twelve months, 11 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €546,227 and a range from €225,000 to €1,395,000. With an average living area of 104 m², the average price per square metre comes to around €5,252. This spread is remarkably wide and points to a varied supply, from modest terraced houses to larger detached homes on the edges of the neighbourhood.

The average WOZ value in Geeren-zuid is €235,000. That is clearly below the district average of Breda noord (€281,000) and well below the municipal average of Breda as a whole (€382,000). For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the property overview at the top of this page.

Living in Geeren-zuid, Breda

Geeren-zuid is a post-war working-class neighbourhood in the northwest of Breda, largely built in the 1960s and 1970s. The streets are dominated by porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses, mostly owned by housing associations. The streetscape is functional and austere: wide carriageways, spacious pavements, little embellishment. Anyone looking for a neighbourhood with a characteristic historic centre or a trendy image will be disappointed here. But those seeking an affordable, well-connected neighbourhood with a mixed population will certainly find their place here.

The neighbourhood has about 3,750 residents, with a strong representation of 25- to 45-year-olds. Single-person households form the largest group (930 units), which colours the social fabric: it is not a typical family neighbourhood, but certainly not a retirement neighbourhood either. The labour participation rate of 57% and an average income of €26,100 are noticeably below the Breda average, which gives the neighbourhood its social context.

For daily shopping, there is the Geeren shopping centre, within walking distance of most homes. That centre also attracts young people who hang around there for lack of other meeting places in the neighbourhood. A resident who grew up here puts it aptly: "I think the neighbourhood could use a new facility. When young people want to do something here in Geeren-zuid, they usually go to the shopping centre, which only leads to more loitering youths." That says something about the limited leisure infrastructure for young people.

Green space is available in the form of Geeren-zuid Park, a neighbourhood park that is partly kept clean by volunteers. The accessibility score of 8.0 is the highest sub-score and that is correct: bus lines towards the centre of Breda run frequently, and via the Claudius Prinsenlaan and the A16 you are quickly on the motorway. The city centre of Breda can be reached by bicycle in about twenty minutes. A car is handy but certainly not necessary.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Geeren-noord and Belcrum, Geeren-zuid has a slightly quieter character, although the social challenges are similar. Doornbos-Linie and Wisselaar sometimes offer more variety in housing types. The municipality of Breda is working on improving liveability in this part of the city through programmes such as 'Werk aan de wijk'. More background on the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and neighbourhood data, can be found on the information page of Geeren-zuid. Would you also like to see the broader context? Then look at the owner-occupied housing supply in Breda noord as a whole.

Who is a home in Geeren-zuid interesting for?

Geeren-zuid primarily appeals to first-time buyers who are willing to step into a neighbourhood in development, and to movers who consciously choose an affordable location with good accessibility. The low WOZ value compared to the Breda average makes buying in Geeren-zuid relatively accessible, although the average selling price of €546,227 shows that the supply varies greatly. When buying an apartment in Geeren-zuid, it is wise to check the Homeowners' Association (VvE) situation carefully, given the older construction period of many apartment buildings. Families with children can find a home here, but keep in mind the limited play facilities and the lack of a broad leisure offering for young people. Not sure yet whether buying is the right step? Also check the rental homes in Geeren-zuid as an alternative.

What residents say about Geeren-zuid

Geeren-zuid receives an average resident score of 6.6 out of 10, based on 2 reviews. Accessibility scores the highest (8.0) and the beauty of the neighbourhood is also rated relatively positively (7.5). Safety, community and education each score 6.0. A long-term volunteer in the neighbourhood reports: "I work as a volunteer for the last 32 years, but the situation is very very dangerous. Police don't listen." That gives an honest picture of the concerns that exist. All reviews and sub-scores can be found on the neighbourhood page of Geeren-zuid.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Geeren-zuid

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find combined anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to Geeren-zuid, also check the supply in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Krogten and Biesdonk, or broaden your search to Breda centrum or Breda oost. For municipal policy and neighbourhood projects in this area, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Breda.