Homes for sale in Hemelrijken, Eindhoven

House prices and market figures for Hemelrijken, Eindhoven

Hemelrijken is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 13% of the more than 2,000 homes are owner-occupied, most of which are owned by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Hemelrijken limited, but the market is not necessarily cheap. Over the past twelve months, 19 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €383,079, with a range of €200,000 to €695,000. The average home had an area of 87 m², which works out at a price of approximately €4,403 per square metre. This puts the selling price clearly above the WOZ value of €279,000 in the neighbourhood, which itself is slightly lower than the district average of Oud-Woensel (€286,000) and significantly below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. The housing supply mainly consists of porch flats and gallery flats from the 1960s and 1970s, with the occasional terraced house. At the top of this page, you can view the current supply and the current average asking price for the most recent situation.

Living in Hemelrijken, Eindhoven

Hemelrijken is located in the northeast of Eindhoven, as part of the district Oud-Woensel. The neighbourhood has a distinctly urban character: high-rise apartment blocks along busy roads, many single-person renters, and a young population between 25 and 45 years old. Of the more than 4,100 residents, the largest group lives alone, and you can feel that in the atmosphere. It is not a quiet family neighbourhood, but a compact urban district where people live close together and street life is present.

In terms of buildings, post-war architecture dominates: porch flats and gallery flats from the 1960s and early 1970s, with a limited number of ground-level terraced houses. The outdoor space is functional but sparse. Residents give green space a score of 4 out of 10, which matches the picture: there are few parks directly in the neighbourhood, although Woenselpark is within cycling distance.

For daily groceries, you can go to the supermarkets on or near Woenselsestraat, the commercial axis that runs through the wider district. For a larger range of shops, Eindhoven city centre is a fifteen-minute bike ride away. Primary education is available in the immediate vicinity; residents give education a score of 6 out of 10. For secondary education, students rely on schools elsewhere in the city.

Accessibility by public transport scores remarkably low: residents give it only a 1 out of 10. Hemelrijken does not have its own bus stop with frequent connections and is not directly connected to a train or bus station. By car, the A270 is relatively easy to reach, but those dependent on public transport will notice that this is a point of concern. By bike, Eindhoven city centre is easily reachable, but the neighbourhood is not ideal for commuters without their own transport.

The overall resident score is 6.0 out of 10, based on resident reviews. Safety and housing score surprisingly high (both 10 out of 10), while accessibility and green space are the main points of criticism. One resident describes the neighbourhood as: "Safe and affordable, but you really need a car or bike to make something of it." Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Hemelrijken.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Limbeek-Noord and Gildebuurt, Hemelrijken has a somewhat rougher urban profile. Woenselse Watermolen offers more green space and a quieter living environment for those seeking that. The wider district of Oud-Woensel has an average income of €32,400 and a WOZ of €286,000, placing Hemelrijken at the lower end of that scale.

Does an owner-occupied home in Hemelrijken suit you?

Hemelrijken particularly appeals to first-time buyers who are considering buying an apartment in Hemelrijken and are willing to accept a compact, urban environment in exchange for a lower entry price than elsewhere in Eindhoven. The average selling price of €383,079 is not low by Eindhoven standards, but the range starts at €200,000, which offers opportunities. The supply is limited: on average, fewer than two homes are sold per month. Be prepared for competition and quick decisions. If you are flexible or still unsure, you can also look at rental homes in Hemelrijken as a temporary alternative. Families with children or people dependent on public transport will find the neighbourhood less suitable. The municipality of Eindhoven is working on urban renewal in various districts; information on this can be found at eindhoven.nl.

What residents say about Hemelrijken

The neighbourhood receives an average score of 6.0 out of 10, based on resident reviews on Buurtje.nl. The outliers are striking: safety and housing both score a 10, while accessibility gets the lowest score with a 1. Green space scores a 4, community a 5. One resident writes: "Safe and affordable, but you really need a car or bike to make something of it." View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the main page of Hemelrijken.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Hemelrijken

On Buurtje.nl, you will not only find the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also resident scores, district data, and market figures in one place. This allows you to easily compare whether Hemelrijken suits you or whether you prefer to look at Limbeek-Zuid, the neighbouring owner-occupied homes in Oud-Woensel, or the broader supply of owner-occupied homes in Eindhoven. Want to look further? Districts such as Oud-Stratum and Putten offer a different living profile within the same city.