Homes for sale in Het Hoekske, Loon op Zand

House prices and market figures for Het Hoekske, Loon op Zand

Het Hoekske is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: as many as 87% of the 113 homes are owner-occupied, and there are no social housing units. The average WOZ value is €657,000, which is significantly higher than the average in the Kaatsheuvel-Oost district (€370,000) and the municipality of Loon op Zand (€365,000). This makes Het Hoekske by far the more expensive segment in this region. In the past twelve months, 19 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €246,603, with a range of €100,000 to €650,000. With an average living area of 203 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €1,215. This relatively low transaction average compared to the high WOZ value indicates that smaller or older homes are also changing hands, alongside the larger detached houses for which the neighbourhood is known. At the top of this page, view the current supply of homes for sale in Het Hoekske with the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Het Hoekske, Loon op Zand

Het Hoekske is located on the eastern side of Kaatsheuvel, nestled between the Loonse Vaart and the rural area towards Loon op Zand. It is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a village character where you mainly find detached houses and semi-detached homes on spacious plots. Some of the homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, but there are also more recent villas and redeveloped plots. The streetscape is varied: wide avenues with plenty of greenery, driveways with multiple cars, and gardens that you don't often see in a terraced house neighbourhood. The atmosphere is that of an established neighbourhood where people stay for a long time. This is reflected in the demographics: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (90 residents), followed by those aged 65 and over (80 residents). Over 53% of households are married, and the majority live without children at home.

Daily shopping is done in the centre of Kaatsheuvel, which is within cycling distance. There you will find, among others, an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo, plus various specialist shops along the Hoofdstraat. For primary education, there are schools in the area such as De Werft and 't Palet. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club RKC Waalwijk (nearby for youth teams) or tennis club De Efteling. The Loonse and Drunense Duinen, one of the largest drifting sand areas in Western Europe, is a few minutes' cycle away and is a daily walking route for many residents.

In terms of accessibility, you are reasonably well placed in Het Hoekske. The A261 towards Waalwijk and the A59 to Tilburg and Den Bosch can be reached within ten minutes. Public transport is more limited: bus lines from Kaatsheuvel centre take you to Waalwijk and Tilburg, but a car is essential for most residents. The nearest train station is Waalwijk (line Tilburg-Den Bosch), about a quarter of an hour's drive away.

Residents of Het Hoekske particularly appreciate the peace, space and green character. "You live here almost rurally, yet within five minutes of all amenities," writes a resident in a review. Criticisms that come up are the limited public transport and the fact that young people have little to do in the neighbourhood itself. Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Heikant or Els-west, Het Hoekske is more expensive and greener, with larger plots but less walking distance to shops. If you are looking for a slightly livelier environment, you could also look at the supply in Rooi Dorp, which is closer to the centre of Kaatsheuvel.

Is a home in Het Hoekske right for you?

With an average household income of €46,600, well above the municipal average of €35,900, Het Hoekske mainly attracts movers and dual-income couples seeking space and tranquillity. Families with older children and active seniors feel at home here. For first-time buyers, buying a home in Het Hoekske is difficult: entry prices are high and supply is limited. Buying an apartment in Het Hoekske is virtually impossible, as the neighbourhood has hardly any multi-storey buildings. Considering a cheaper alternative in the same area? Then also look at rental homes in Het Hoekske, although the rental supply at 13% of the stock is also limited. Keep in mind that with popular homes in this neighbourhood you need to act quickly and that overbidding occurs for the more sought-after plots.

What residents say about Het Hoekske

On the neighbourhood page of Het Hoekske you will find reviews and scores from residents themselves. The neighbourhood generally scores well on peace, safety and green spaces, while accessibility by public transport and the supply of catering and shops score lower. "Wonderfully quiet living with plenty of privacy, but for a night out you really have to take the car," sums up a resident. View all reviews and partial scores on the neighbourhood main page.

Compare homes for sale around Het Hoekske and Kaatsheuvel-Oost

On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data. This way you not only see what is for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to broaden your search? Then look at homes for sale in Kaatsheuvel-Oost for the supply in the entire district, or compare with other districts such as Kaatsheuvel-West and De Moer. For a complete overview of the municipality, you can visit the homes for sale in Loon op Zand. More information about the municipality, including zoning plans and local regulations, can be found on the website of the municipality of Loon op Zand.