15 homes for sale in neighbourhood Oud Gastel, Halderberge

House prices and market figures in Oud Gastel, Halderberge

The housing market in Oud Gastel is firmly anchored in owner-occupied homes: 71% of the more than 2,500 homes are owner-occupied, while 29% are rental properties (of which 25% are social housing). The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €329,000. That is slightly lower than the district average of €350,000 and also below the municipal average of €339,000 for Halderberge. This makes this neighbourhood relatively affordable within the municipality.

In the past twelve months, 60 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €497,227. The range runs from €275,000 to €1,195,000, showing that both terraced houses and larger detached homes are being sold. With an average living area of 158 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,147. So anyone buying a home in Oud Gastel pays considerably more than the WOZ value suggests, which is typical of the current market. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Oud Gastel

Oud Gastel is a village centre with its own quiet character. It is not a commuter neighbourhood where the lights go out in the evening, but a community where people know each other without being constantly on top of each other. Resident Peggy Goorden sums it up succinctly: "Helping each other when needed but still keeping to yourself." That balance between involvement and privacy is exactly what many people are looking for here.

The village revolves around the Markt and the Voorstraat, where you will find an Albert Heijn, bakery, butcher and various small shops. You don't have to leave the village for daily groceries. There are two primary schools (De Bolderik and 't Kompas) and a sports park on the edge of the village where football club VVR and tennis club OGT are active. The community centre De Wittenhorst is a central meeting point for clubs and activities. For secondary schools, children usually go to Oudenbosch, which is a five-minute drive away.

In terms of accessibility, Oud Gastel scores well for a village. The A17 (towards Breda and Roosendaal) can be reached within five minutes. Oudenbosch station is about six kilometres away and offers a direct train connection to Breda and Roosendaal. Bus lines connect the village with the surrounding centres. By car, you can be in Roosendaal in fifteen minutes and in Breda in 25 minutes. This makes the village attractive for people who work in the city but want to live in a village.

The housing supply consists mainly of single-family homes: terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached homes. In the newer neighbourhoods on the south side, you will find homes from the 1990s and more recent, while around the village centre there are older characteristic properties. Apartments are limited, so anyone considering buying an apartment in Oud Gastel needs to be patient.

On the neighbourhood page of Oud Gastel you can read all the reviews and neighbourhood data. Residents give the neighbourhood a 9.0 out of 10, with a perfect 10 for safety. Compare that with the nearby neighbourhoods Stoof and the rural area of Oud Gastel: the village centre offers more amenities, while those neighbourhoods offer more space and a rural character. Within the municipality, Hoeven and Bosschenhoofd also offer a similar village atmosphere, each with its own identity.

Is a home in Oud Gastel right for you?

With an average disposable income of €35,800 and a labour participation rate of 67%, Oud Gastel is a neighbourhood of working households. The largest group of residents is aged 45 to 65, but there are also many families with children (870 residents under 15). First-time buyers with a budget around €275,000 can still find something here, although supply in that segment is limited. Movers and families looking for space will find homes with gardens and a safe environment. The large group of over-65s (1,350 residents) shows that many people stay here. An honest point: the supply is not large and with popular homes you need to act quickly. Those who want to be more flexible can also look at rental homes in Oud Gastel as an interim solution.

What residents say about Oud Gastel

Residents rate Oud Gastel with a 9.0 out of 10. The highest score goes to safety with a 10.0, followed by housing, beauty, education and amenities (each a 9.0). Green spaces score the lowest with an 8.0, which is logical for a village centre. Peggy Goorden describes her street as a "quiet working-class street" where neighbours are there for each other without being intrusive. More reviews and all sub-scores can be found on the review page of Oud Gastel.

Compare homes for sale around Oud Gastel

On Buurtje.nl, you combine housing listings from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you get to know not just the home but also the neighbourhood. View the complete overview of homes for sale in the Oud Gastel district or compare with the listings in the whole of Halderberge. Stampersgat is also worth a look if you have a smaller budget. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Halderberge.