Homes for sale in Haagpoort, Breda

House prices and market figures for Haagpoort, Breda

The owner-occupied market in Haagpoort is relatively limited in size: only 33% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, while 67% is rented out. This makes supply scarce and competition for available homes sometimes fierce. Over the past twelve months, 11 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €527,545. Prices ranged from €349,000 to €640,000, with an average living area of 118 m². That works out at around €4,470 per square metre, which is high for a neighbourhood in Breda west.

The WOZ value in Haagpoort is €282,000, clearly lower than the district average of €327,000 for Breda west and the municipal average of €382,000 for Breda. This difference is due to the mix of housing types: alongside ground-level terraced houses, there are also apartments in the neighbourhood, and the social housing component (51% housing association ownership) pulls down the average. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Haagpoort, Breda

Haagpoort is a compact, mixed urban neighbourhood on the western side of Breda, with a character best described as down-to-earth and everyday. No trendy restaurant streets or new-build projects with glass facades, but ordinary streets with terraced houses, porch flats and a handful of detached properties. The buildings largely date from the 1950s and 1960s, with later extensions here and there. This is reflected in the architectural style: sober, functional architecture without much fuss.

The neighbourhood borders the centre of Breda and you notice that every day. By bike, you can reach the Grote Markt in ten minutes, and Breda Central Station is a similar distance away. This makes Haagpoort attractive for people who want the city but not the centre's hustle and bustle as neighbours. By car, the A16 and A27 are easily accessible via the western ring road. Bus connections via the Haagweg and surrounding routes link the neighbourhood to the city centre and other districts.

In terms of amenities, Haagpoort is reasonably self-sufficient for daily shopping. Supermarkets are within easy reach in the immediate vicinity, and the Heuvelstraat shopping centre in the centre is within cycling distance. For schools, there are several primary schools in the wider Breda west area; parents with young children often also look at the provision in neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Tuinzigt or Westerpark, where the supply is slightly larger. Green space is scarce in Haagpoort itself; the neighbourhood has few large parks, but the Mastbosch and the Liesbos are accessible by bike.

The population is young and diverse: the largest age group consists of 25- to 45-year-olds, and single-person households form the largest category. This gives the neighbourhood a dynamic but sometimes more anonymous character than a family district like Princenhage. Residents appreciate the central location and good accessibility, but also mention that the neighbourhood is less green and less quiet in terms of appearance than surrounding neighbourhoods. On the Haagpoort neighbourhood page you will find all resident reviews and scores per category. One resident puts it like this: "You live close to everything here, the centre is around the corner and the connections are fine, but don't expect village-like peace and quiet." That sums up the character of Haagpoort well.

Compared to Heuvel, which is more city-centre-like, Haagpoort feels a bit quieter. Relative to the broader district Breda west, Haagpoort scores lower on WOZ value and income, which partly explains the lower entry threshold, but also says something about the socio-economic mix in the neighbourhood.

Who is a home in Haagpoort interesting for?

Haagpoort mainly appeals to young couples and starters who want to live close to the centre without paying the very highest prices of the city centre. The limited owner-occupied housing supply requires patience: with only 11 sales in the past year, the chance is high that you will need to act quickly when something becomes available. Be prepared for fierce competition and possibly bidding above the asking price. Families looking for more space and greenery would do better to also look at neighbourhoods like Heilaar or Hazeldonk. Those who are more flexible can also explore the rental homes in Haagpoort as an intermediate solution, because the rental supply here is considerably larger than the owner-occupied segment.

What residents say about Haagpoort

Residents generally rate Haagpoort positively for accessibility and location, but are more critical of green space and parking nuisance. The neighbourhood scores well on daily amenities within cycling distance. One resident writes: "The location is really the big advantage here, everything is close by and you have Breda centre literally around the corner." Residents are less enthusiastic about the amount of greenery and the pressure on parking spaces in the evenings. View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the Haagpoort neighbourhood page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Haagpoort

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