Homes for sale in Kerstroosplein, Eindhoven

House prices and market figures Kerstroosplein, Eindhoven

The owner-occupied market in Kerstroosplein is relatively small. Of the 911 homes in the neighbourhood, only 33% are owner-occupied, while 67% fall into the rental sector, the majority of which is owned by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Kerstroosplein scarce and competition for a suitable home proportionally greater.

The average WOZ value is €306,000, which is noticeably lower than the Eindhoven average of €360,000 and well below the district average of Kortonjo (€455,000). This price difference is striking and indicates that Kerstroosplein offers a more accessible entry level within the district. In the past twelve months, 9 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €387,611. The range ran from €215,000 to €465,000, with an average living area of 92 m². This works out to a price of approximately €4,213 per square metre. View the current supply and the most recent asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Kerstroosplein, Eindhoven

Kerstroosplein is a quiet, compact neighbourhood in the southwest of Eindhoven, part of the Kortonjo district. The name already hints at its character: a neighbourhood literally built around a square, with a human scale and a certain village-like seclusion. Those who live here experience the neighbourhood as quiet and well-organised. Resident Bram describes it aptly: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, all amenities nearby." He gave the neighbourhood a 10 out of 10, which immediately indicates that there are people who really feel at home here.

The housing stock largely consists of homes from the 1960s and 1970s, with terraced houses and porch flats as the most common types. Residents' green scores are remarkably high: green gets a 10 out of 10, and this is visible in the neighbourhood itself. There is relatively much public green space around the square and in the adjacent streets, giving the neighbourhood a more airy character than you would expect in an urban environment.

For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Supermarkets and shops are within easy reach in the immediate vicinity, and residents give amenities a score of 8 out of 10. Schools score somewhat lower (5 out of 10), which can be a point of attention for families when orienting themselves. The municipality of Eindhoven offers an overview of primary schools and childcare in the area via eindhoven.nl.

Accessibility scores a 6 out of 10 from residents, which is reasonable but not outstanding. By car, the city centre of Eindhoven is reachable within ten minutes, and the connection to the A2 and A67 motorways is relatively quick via the Aalsterweg. For public transport, there are bus connections towards the centre and Eindhoven Central Station, although this takes a bit more travel time than from neighbourhoods closer to the centre. Cyclists have an advantage: the distance to the centre by bike is about twenty minutes.

Safety is a pronounced strong point: residents give this a 9.5 out of 10. This is one of the highest scores in the category and something you don't always find in an urban neighbourhood. The community score of 7 indicates a certain social cohesion, without it being a neighbourhood where everyone knows each other. Beauty scores somewhat lower (5.5), which may be related to the functional, unremarkable architecture from the post-war reconstruction period.

Compared to neighbourhoods like Gerardusplein and Eikenburg in the same district, Kerstroosplein has its own, somewhat understated character. Those looking for more urban dynamism can also look at Genneperzijde or other neighbourhoods within Kortonjo. More neighbourhood data, resident scores and a complete picture of liveability can be found on the neighbourhood main page of Kerstroosplein.

Is a home for sale in Kerstroosplein right for you?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young singles and couples: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years, and single-person households are the most common. First-time buyers purchasing a home in Kerstroosplein benefit from an entry price that is lower than the municipal average, although you must take into account limited supply and the chance that you are not the only interested party. With 9 sales in the past year, the market is narrow, meaning you need to be able to act quickly when something becomes available. Families who prioritise education would do well to explore school options thoroughly in advance. If you are still unsure whether buying is the right time, you can also look at rental homes in Kerstroosplein as an interim solution.

What residents say about Kerstroosplein

Based on 2 reviews, Kerstroosplein receives an average score of 7.4 out of 10. The outliers are clear: safety (9.5) and green space (10) are the absolute strong points of the neighbourhood. Accessibility (6.0) and beauty (5.5) leave room for improvement. Resident Bram sums it up succinctly: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, all amenities nearby." All reviews and the full neighbourhood scores per category can be found on the Kerstroosplein page.

Compare homes for sale in Kerstroosplein and surrounding area

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find on other platforms. This way, you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. In addition to Kerstroosplein, Roosten and Sportpark Aalsterweg are interesting alternatives within the same district. For a broader picture of the Eindhoven owner-occupied market, you can also look at Oud-Stratum or the full overview of homes for sale in Eindhoven. If you want to compare all neighbourhoods in Kortonjo, check out homes for sale in Kortonjo.