Homes for sale in Kom Engelen, Den Bosch

House prices and market figures for Kom Engelen, Den Bosch

Kom Engelen is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 86% of homes are owner-occupied, only 14% are rented. That says a lot about the character of this place. The average WOZ value is €521,000, which is slightly higher than the district average of Engelen (€516,000) and significantly above the municipal average of Den Bosch (€398,000). The neighbourhood thus belongs to the more expensive segments of the city.

Over the past twelve months, 43 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €817,663. The range runs from €419,000 to €1,550,000, indicating that the supply is diverse: from spacious family homes to detached villas. The average living area is 186 m², which works out to a price of approximately €4,395 per square metre. That is a firm price, but in line with the spacious plots and the green character of the neighbourhood. The supply consists mainly of single-family homes and detached houses; apartments are scarce here. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Kom Engelen, Den Bosch

Kom Engelen is the heart of the village of Engelen, which is formally part of Den Bosch but feels like a separate entity. It is a quiet, village-like residential environment on the edge of the city, surrounded by the floodplains of the Maas and Dieze rivers. Those who live here consciously choose space, greenery and a slower pace than in the city, but with the urban amenities of Den Bosch within easy reach.

The housing stock consists largely of spacious detached homes and semi-detached houses, partly built in the 1970s and 1980s, but also with newer plots that were filled in later. The gardens are often large, the streets wide and there is little through traffic. The village centre of Engelen has a primary school, a small supermarket and a number of local amenities that suffice for daily shopping. For a larger range, speciality shops or a hospital, you need to go to Den Bosch itself, which is about five kilometres away by car.

Accessibility by car is good: via the N267 and the connection to the A59, you are quickly on the motorway towards Eindhoven or Utrecht. The city centre of Den Bosch can be reached in a quarter of an hour. By bike along the dyke, it is also an excellent route, especially in summer. Public transport is more limited: there is a bus line that connects Engelen with the centre of Den Bosch, but do not count on a high frequency outside peak hours. Those without a car notice this. The neighbourhood score for accessibility is nevertheless 9.0, which presumably reflects the fast car accessibility.

Residents rate the neighbourhood an average of 7.9 out of 10. Sterre writes: "Friendly people, nice neighbourhood. Could use more nature." The latter is remarkable for a neighbourhood that already scores relatively high on greenery (8.0), but indicates that residents see the surroundings with the floodplains as a matter of course and want more. Community spirit is also rated 8.0, which fits a small-scale village centre where people know each other. Amenities score the lowest at 6.0, which is fair: Kom Engelen is not a neighbourhood with a wide range of shops within walking distance. More resident reviews and full neighbourhood data can be found on the Kom Engelen neighbourhood page.

Compared to other neighbourhoods in the district, Kom Engelen has a more village-like character than, for example, De Haverleij, which is more of a planned villa district, or Engelermeer, which was developed around a recreational lake. Bokhoven has a similar village character but is even smaller and quieter. Those looking for a combination of a recognisable village ribbon, spacious homes and yet the city close by are in the right place in Kom Engelen.

Is a home in Kom Engelen right for you?

Given the demographics, with a large group of 45- to 65-year-olds and many families with children, Kom Engelen is popular among movers and established families seeking space. First-time buyers will find it difficult: the entry price starts around €419,000 and the average transaction price of over €817,000 is far above what a starter can typically borrow. Overbidding is common in this segment, especially for well-maintained detached homes. Seniors looking to downsize will find little suitable supply here in the form of apartments or ground-floor homes. If you still want to rent in the area or explore alternatives, a look at the rental homes in Kom Engelen or the supply in neighbouring municipality Henriëttewaard is worthwhile.

What residents say about Kom Engelen

Kom Engelen receives an average resident score of 7.9 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for accessibility (9.0) and housing (9.0), indicating that people are satisfied with how the neighbourhood feels as a place to live. The lowest score is for amenities (6.0): the daily shopping supply is limited. Resident Sterre describes the neighbourhood as: "Friendly people, nice neighbourhood. Could use more nature." That is an honest picture in a few words. View all reviews and sub-scores on the overview page of Kom Engelen.

Compare homes for sale in and around Kom Engelen

On Buurtje.nl you will not only find the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data that help you determine whether Kom Engelen suits you before you schedule a viewing. Want to compare? View the homes for sale in the Engelen district as a whole, or explore other Den Bosch districts such as Binnenstad, Graafsepoort or De Vutter. For municipal information about living and amenities in the region, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Den Bosch.