Homes for sale in Oud-Woensel, Eindhoven
View the current supply of homes for sale in Oud-Woensel, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this Eindhoven district suits you.
What does a home in Oud-Woensel cost?
Oud-Woensel is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 16% of the more than 6,300 homes are owner-occupied. This makes the supply of homes for sale limited, and when something comes on the market, it often goes quickly. The average WOZ value is €286,000, well below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. However, actual transactions tell a different story: in the past twelve months, 70 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €417,296. The range varied from €113,845 to €975,000, showing how diverse the supply is. With an average living area of 86 m², these are mainly apartments and compact terraced houses. For a current picture of asking prices and selling times, see the overview at the top of this page.
If you compare the purchase prices with the broader supply of homes for sale in Eindhoven, it is striking that Oud-Woensel is at the lower end in terms of WOZ value, but transaction prices rise because buyers are willing to bid well above the valuation. This difference between WOZ and sale price is typical for neighbourhoods close to the centre where demand exceeds supply.
Living in Oud-Woensel: cosy mess or hidden gem?
Oud-Woensel lies directly north of the centre of Eindhoven and has the character of an older urban neighbourhood in transition. The neighbourhood scores a 6.4 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl based on resident reviews. Notably high are the amenities (8.0) and housing (7.8). Resident Ericske (8.6/10) sums it up: "Quiet, nice neighbourhood with a mixed population of all sorts. I have lived here since 2008, that's 17 years, and I have never had a problem here." At the same time, not everyone is equally enthusiastic. Resident Marije Lidwien (5.2/10) points to litter on the street, a lack of diversity in shops, and homeless people sleeping under balconies. On the neighbourhood page of Oud-Woensel you can read all reviews and subscores.
In terms of amenities, along Woenselse Markt and Kruisstraat you have everything at hand. Kruisstraat is one of the most famous shopping streets in Eindhoven, with a multicultural range of greengrocers, bakeries, hairdressers and eateries. Supermarkets such as Lidl and Albert Heijn are within walking distance. For primary education, there are schools like De Korenaar and Het Startblok in the immediate vicinity, and the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 for education. Green space is scarcer: Clausplein and the small Woensels Park offer some space, but residents give green space only a 5.2. For real greenery, head to the Stadswandelpark towards Oud-Stratum.
Accessibility scores a mediocre 5.2 among residents, which is striking for a neighbourhood so close to the centre. Eindhoven Central station can be reached in ten minutes by bike or with bus lines 1 and 3 via Woenselse Markt. The A2/N2 (Eindhoven Ring Road) is reachable by car in five minutes. Yet residents complain about parking problems and heavy traffic in the narrow streets. Within the neighbourhood, you can explore the districts de Gildebuurt, Hemelrijken and Woenselse Watermolen, each with its own atmosphere. Hemelrijken, for example, is somewhat greener and quieter, while the Gildebuurt is closer to Kruisstraat.
Is Oud-Woensel right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of over €417,000 and apartments sometimes changing hands for around €115,000, buying an apartment in Oud-Woensel is one of the more affordable options close to Eindhoven city centre for first-time buyers. The neighbourhood mainly attracts young people and singles: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old and almost half of households are single-person. If you are looking for a family home with a garden, the supply is limited and you would be better off looking at the Putten neighbourhood or Kortonjo. When buying in Oud-Woensel, take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary and valuation costs. Given the tight supply, overbidding is common. If you want to rent first to get to know the area, check out the rental homes in Oud-Woensel.
Searching for a home in Oud-Woensel
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what a home costs but also what it is really like to live there. At the top of this page, view the available homes for sale in Oud-Woensel, filter by price or size, and compare with nearby neighbourhoods such as the Centre or De Laak. More about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Oud-Woensel?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Oud-Woensel was €417,296. Prices ranged from €113,845 to €975,000, depending on property type and size. The average living area was 86 m².
Is buying a home in Oud-Woensel cheaper than in the rest of Eindhoven?
The WOZ value in Oud-Woensel is €286,000, well below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. However, actual transaction prices are higher due to bidding wars. It remains relatively affordable compared to neighbourhoods like Centrum or Oud-Stratum.
What types of homes can I buy in Oud-Woensel?
The supply mainly consists of apartments and compact terraced houses. Only 16% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental. Buying an apartment in Oud-Woensel is the most common option. Spacious single-family homes are scarce.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Oud-Woensel?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary fees, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Budget around 4 to 6% extra on top of the purchase price. In Oud-Woensel, overbidding is common due to the tight supply.
How is accessibility and are there schools in Oud-Woensel?
Eindhoven Central station is a ten-minute bike ride away. Bus lines 1 and 3 stop at Woenselse Markt and the N2/A2 ring road is nearby. Primary schools such as De Korenaar and Het Startblok are located in the neighbourhood. Living in Oud-Woensel means short distances to the centre, although residents complain about parking pressure.
I like the neighbourhood, I can be myself, privacy is okay, safety is good, at night there is some activity that I stay away from. I have lived here since 2008, that's 17 years, and I have never had a problem here, not with the people and not with the surroundings. Exception was Guus Meeuwis, my nightmare, and the big football matches, the noise is not bad but the somewhat drunk audience who have their car here or in the neighbourhood, please do not turn off the paid parking during matches. I once couldn't get into my shed. A car was parked in front. I got in, don't ask how.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe apartment is nice. The accessibility of the shops is fine, but I don't understand why the municipality doesn't make more effort to make the neighbourhood pleasant for everyone. Why six barbers on the street and so many shisha shops and Turkish clothing shops? Provide diversity! Few social contacts because the people hardly speak any Dutch. Complacency of the Eindhoven municipality?
Auto-translated to English by AIBad, very many asylum seekers, I no longer dare to take my rubbish bag to the container in the evening, they walk, sit and sleep here around the apartment, they are under the influence of alcohol. They make noise, they leave rubbish, they pee and shit here. No longer normal.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a pleasant working-class neighbourhood
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