Homes for sale in Vestinggronden-Noord, Bergen op Zoom

House prices and market figures for Vestinggronden-Noord, Bergen op Zoom

The owner-occupied market in Vestinggronden-Noord is strong. Of the 739 homes in the neighbourhood, 52% are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a healthy mix of owners and renters. The average WOZ value is €315,000, clearly above the district average of Bergen op Zoom-Oude stad en omgeving (€259,000) and also above the municipal average of €304,000. This difference says something about the relative popularity of this neighbourhood within the historic city area.

Over the past twelve months, 31 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €424,694. The range runs from €150,000 to €629,500, indicating that the neighbourhood houses both starter homes and larger family homes. The average sold living area was 147 m², which works out to about €2,890 per square metre. This is an above-average price level for Bergen op Zoom as a whole. Check the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Vestinggronden-Noord, Bergen op Zoom

Vestinggronden-Noord is located directly next to the historic city centre of Bergen op Zoom, and you can tell from the character of the neighbourhood. The buildings largely consist of terraced houses and detached houses from the first half of the twentieth century, interspersed with some more recent infills. The streets are narrow and sometimes have a one-way character, which one resident aptly described as "a lot of one-way little streets, which is a bit annoying". If you are used to spacious through streets, you need to get used to that.

At the same time, the location offers a major advantage: the historic city centre of Bergen op Zoom, with the Grote Markt and the shops around the Steenbergsestraat, is within walking distance. You can do your daily shopping nearby, and for a larger range, the city centre can be reached in a few minutes. Accessibility by car is reasonable, although the road structure requires some local knowledge. Bergen op Zoom station is about a ten to fifteen-minute bike ride away, from where direct connections run to Roosendaal, Vlissingen and Dordrecht. Bus connections to other parts of the city are available via the nearby main roads.

Green space is present in the neighbourhood, partly through the fortifications and green zones that historically belong to the old city wall. This partly explains the high green score of 8.5 given by residents. Primary schools are within a short distance, and residents rate the education provision at 8.0. The amenities score of no less than 9.0 confirms what the location already suggests: for daily and weekly needs, you hardly have to drive or cycle far.

The community score of 9.0 is remarkably high. At the same time, there is a caveat regarding safety: a recent resident gave the neighbourhood a 6.5 and wrote: "I don't feel very safe, maybe because I've been living here for three weeks and my number plates were already stolen." That is an isolated incident, but it is fair to mention it. The average safety score from residents is 7.5, which is a normal level for a city neighbourhood near the centre. You can read more experiences from residents on the neighbourhood page of Vestinggronden-Noord.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Vestinggronden-Zuid and Het Fort, Vestinggronden-Noord has a slightly more urban and busier character due to its proximity to the city centre. The Havenkwartier offers an alternative for those who prefer water and industrial heritage. If you prefer the tranquillity of a residential area over the liveliness of the city centre, you could also look at Bergen op Zoom-West or Halsteren.

Is a home in Vestinggronden-Noord right for you?

The neighbourhood attracts a mixed audience. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and with 450 single-person households, there is also a clear presence of singles and couples without children. Yet there are also families, given the share of 160 children under fifteen. For first-time buyers, the entry price of €150,000 at the lower end is interesting, but the average is over €424,000, so do not expect to be able to focus exclusively on the starter segment. Movers who want to live centrally with space for a larger home can also find something here. If you prefer to rent or are still orienting yourself, you can also check the rental homes in Vestinggronden-Noord as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Vestinggronden-Noord

Residents give the neighbourhood an average of 8.0 based on submitted reviews on Buurtje.nl. The highest scores go to community (9.0) and amenities (9.0), while beauty (6.0) and safety (7.5) score somewhat lower. A resident who recently moved in wrote: "I really enjoy living here, but I don't feel very safe, maybe because I've been living here for three weeks and my number plates were already stolen." That gives an honest picture of the neighbourhood: central, lively and well-equipped, but with the usual points of attention of an urban environment. Read all reviews and subscores on the neighbourhood page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Vestinggronden-Noord

On this page you will find homes for sale in Vestinggronden-Noord brought together from more than 1,500 sources, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find all in one place elsewhere. Would you like to compare more broadly? Then check the supply in the wider district via homes for sale in Bergen op Zoom-Oude stad en omgeving, or orient yourself on the total supply via homes for sale in Bergen op Zoom. Neighbourhoods such as Centrum and Het Glacis are nearby and can offer a useful comparison. More about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality of Bergen op Zoom.