50 homes for sale in neighbourhood Prinsenbeek, Breda

House prices and market figures in Prinsenbeek, Breda

Prinsenbeek is a village where buying is the norm: 78% of the more than 4,900 homes are owner-occupied, compared to just 22% rented. The average WOZ value is €455,000, slightly below the neighbourhood average of €469,000 but well above the Breda average of €382,000. Looking at actual transaction prices over the past year, the average is even higher: €625,712 for 66 sold homes. The range is wide, from €275,000 for a modest terraced house to €2,950,000 for a detached house with plenty of land. With an average living area of 140 m², the price per square metre comes to around €4,470. The supply mainly consists of single-family homes, both terraced houses and semi-detached and detached houses. Apartments are also available, but to a limited extent. So anyone considering buying an apartment in Prinsenbeek will need some patience. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Prinsenbeek: village character on the edge of Breda

Prinsenbeek is formally a neighbourhood of Breda, but feels like an independent village. It was that for a long time, and that identity has never disappeared. The centre around Marktplein and the Sint-Martinuskerk gives Prinsenbeek its heart: here you will find a baker, a butcher, an Albert Heijn and various small shops. There are several primary schools, including De Krommen Hoek and Het Palet, and for secondary education you go to Breda. The residents' score for education is remarkably high at 9.0.

In terms of atmosphere, residents describe the village as quiet and familiar. Francis, who returned to her birthplace after a period elsewhere, writes: "Familiar because you know everyone, safe because we look out for each other." That social control is typical. It is a neighbourhood where people greet each other and children play outside on the street. Resident Lobke confirms this: "It's a nice neighbourhood, quiet, children can easily play outside." The safety score of 8.3 underscores that image.

There is plenty of green space, although it scores 7.7, not the highest. Around the village lie meadows and polder landscape, and within the village, parks and tree lines provide a green appearance. Rob Tieken mentions in his review the "many trees" and the green field by the square. Sports clubs such as football club VBC Prinsenbeek and tennis club De Koekoek offer an active club life.

Accessibility is one of the strongest points, with a score of 9.0. The A16 towards Rotterdam and the A58 towards Tilburg and Eindhoven can be reached within minutes. Bus lines connect the village with Breda station, and by bike you are in the centre of Breda in a quarter of an hour. For those heading towards Belgium, the border at Hazeldonk is a fifteen-minute drive away. Prinsenbeek does not have its own train station, but that is amply compensated by the fast road accessibility.

If you compare Prinsenbeek with the adjacent Buitengebied Prinsenbeek, you will find more space and larger plots there, but fewer amenities. Those looking for the hustle and bustle of the city would be better off looking at the centre of Breda. On the neighbourhood page of Prinsenbeek you can read all resident reviews and find detailed neighbourhood data to compare yourself.

The average disposable income in Prinsenbeek is €42,100, above the Breda average of €39,700. The labour participation rate of 70% and the high percentage of highly educated people (41%) paint a picture of a prosperous, working village. The largest age group is 45-65 years (3,275 residents), but with 1,810 children up to 15 years and 1,860 households with children, it is certainly not an ageing village.

Who is a home for sale in Prinsenbeek interesting for?

Families with children feel at home here because of the village safety, good schools and club life. Movers looking for more space than in the city of Breda will find single-family homes with gardens here at a price that is comparable or slightly lower than in sought-after Breda neighbourhoods. For seniors, the village offers short lines and amenities within walking distance. Starters have a harder time: with an average purchase price above six hundred thousand euros, buying a house in Prinsenbeek without substantial equity is not easy. Supply under €300,000 is scarce. Those who want to search more flexibly can also look at rental homes in Prinsenbeek or the broader supply of homes for sale in Breda. Keep in mind that overbidding in this village is more the rule than the exception for popular homes.

What residents say about Prinsenbeek

Prinsenbeek receives an average score of 8.1 from residents based on 3 reviews. The highest sub-scores go to accessibility (9.0) and education (9.0). Amenities score the lowest at 7.3, which fits a village: there is enough for daily shopping, but for extensive shopping you go to Breda. Lobke sums it up succinctly: "It's a nice neighbourhood, quiet so not busy, you can just walk outside on the street." More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the review page of Prinsenbeek.

Compare homes for sale around Prinsenbeek

On Buurtje.nl you combine property listings from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you can assess not only the home but also the surroundings. View the supply at district level via the page homes for sale in the Prinsenbeek district, or compare with other parts of Breda such as Breda Noord, Breda Oost or Breda Zuid-Oost. More information about municipal plans and developments in the village can be found on the website of the municipality of Breda.