Homes for sale in Kruiden, Goirle

House prices and market figures for Kruiden, Goirle

The owner-occupied market in Kruiden is strong. Of the 456 homes in the neighbourhood, 74% are owner-occupied, giving the area a clear ownership character. The average WOZ value is €328,000, which is noticeably lower than the average for the district De Hellen (€376,000) and the municipal average for Goirle (€410,000). This makes Kruiden relatively affordable within the municipality.

Over the past twelve months, 9 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €456,222. Prices ranged from €389,000 to €585,000, with an average living area of 119 m². This works out at a price of approximately €3,834 per square metre. The supply mainly consists of ground-floor homes, terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s. Apartments are hardly found in Kruiden. At the top of this page you can see the current supply, the average asking price and the average time to sell for the most recent situation.

Living in Kruiden, Goirle

Kruiden is a quiet residential neighbourhood on the western side of Goirle, recognisable by street names all referring to herbs and plants. Think of streets like Rozemarijnstraat and Lavendelstraat. The neighbourhood exudes a typical 1970s atmosphere: orderly streets, plenty of greenery in front and back gardens, and a certain tranquillity rarely found in new-build estates. Children play in the street, neighbours know each other, and the pace is slower than in the centre of Goirle.

The homes are mostly terraced houses and semi-detached houses with a garden, making the neighbourhood popular with families. This is also reflected in the population composition: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but the number of households with children is also notably high. The neighbourhood has a stable, established character.

In terms of amenities, Kruiden is well situated. Within cycling distance are a supermarket, primary schools and sports clubs. The centre of Goirle, with shops, eateries and the weekly market, can be reached within a few minutes. For more extensive amenities, Tilburg is the go-to city, about ten minutes away by car via the N260. The bus connection between Goirle and Tilburg runs regularly and stops within walking distance of the neighbourhood. However, having your own car is handy, especially for daily shopping outside the immediate area. The municipality of Goirle provides more information about local amenities and accessibility at goirle.nl.

Residents clearly appreciate the neighbourhood. On the neighbourhood page for Kruiden, the average rating is 8.6 out of 10. Ymke writes: "Good neighbourhood, would definitely want to keep living here." That says something about the attachment residents feel. The scores for safety, accessibility, greenery, housing and education are all at 9.0. The only point scoring slightly lower is community (7.0), which may indicate that the neighbourhood is somewhat more anonymous than some other districts in Goirle.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Vennen and Bomen, Kruiden has a similar character: green, quiet and family-oriented. De Villa and Rivieren are other neighbourhoods in the same district De Hellen worth comparing, especially if you are also considering more expensive or different types of homes. The average WOZ value in De Hellen as a whole is higher than in Kruiden specifically, so if you are looking for something more affordable within the district, Kruiden is the right place to look.

Does an owner-occupied home in Kruiden suit you?

Kruiden particularly appeals to families and home-movers looking for a quiet, green neighbourhood with good value for money. First-time buyers can in principle find a home here, but the average purchase price of over €456,000 requires a substantial mortgage or own capital. Supply is limited: only 9 homes were sold in the past year, meaning you need to act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding is not unusual in this segment. Those wanting more flexibility could also look at rental homes in Kruiden as a temporary alternative. Seniors who want to live quietly but still have amenities nearby will also find a suitable environment in Kruiden, although ground-floor homes are scarce.

What residents say about Kruiden

Kruiden scores an 8.6 out of 10 based on resident experiences. The sub-scores show a consistently positive picture: safety (9.0), accessibility (9.0), greenery (9.0), housing (9.0) and education (9.0) all score excellently. The community score (7.0) is relatively the lowest, suggesting that social cohesion is slightly weaker than in some other neighbourhoods. Resident Ymke sums up the neighbourhood succinctly: "Good neighbourhood, would definitely want to keep living here." See all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page for the Kruiden neighbourhood.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Kruiden

On Buurtje.nl you will find owner-occupied homes in Kruiden combined with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, brought together from more than 1,500 sources. This way you can not only compare the housing supply, but also better assess whether the neighbourhood suits you before planning a viewing. Want to search more broadly? Then also look at owner-occupied homes in De Hellen as a whole, or explore other districts such as Goirle-Centrum and De Groote Akkers. For a complete overview of supply in the municipality, see all owner-occupied homes in Goirle.