Best

Municipality of Best: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Noord-Brabant

7.7
Residents give Best a good ratingThis score is based on 7 responses
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Best has 31,652 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 13,650 homes in BestCurrently there are 180 for sale and 20 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BestBased on registered homes

Best is located in the province of Noord-Brabant The municipality has a total area of 3.465 hectares, of which 3.389 hectares are land and 76 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0753. The postcode area is 5681BA-5685JZ.

Residents

Best has 31.652 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,9%). The other age groups are 25,1% for '25 to 45 years', 20,7% for '65 years or older', 15,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,2% is unmarried, 43,1% is married, 7,2% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 24.386 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.888 come from Europe and 4.378 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 13.948 households in Best. 31,5% of these are single-person households, 32,1% households without children and 36,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Best there are 25.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.800, which is €2.600 (6%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €37.200, which is €2.300 (7%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Best are educated to an intermediate level. 39,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 38,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 31.652 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 23.739 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Best, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 5.890 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Best there are 13.650 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €464.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 29% rental homes and 71% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 71% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Best are 1950-1970 (22%) and 1990-2000 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Best. The most recently listed home is Burgemeester Notermansstraat 9 by Best Housing op Funda. No homes were sold in Best over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Best. The most recent home is Koningin Julianaweg 45A, offered by www.wooniezie.nl. No homes were let in Best over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Best.

Energy

In Best there are 9.345 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (18%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Best uses 2.940 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 860 m³ per year, is 8% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
9,4 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
1,6 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,7 km
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Districts in Best

Map of Naastenbest
7.6NaastenbestDistrict
Map of Kantonnier
9.0KantonnierDistrict
Map of Centrum
5.4CentrumDistrict
Map of Salderes
7.6SalderesDistrict
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't ZandDistrict
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Aarlesche ErvenDistrict
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BatadorpDistrict
Map of Breeven
BreevenDistrict
Map of Buitengebied
BuitengebiedDistrict
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De LeeuwerikDistrict
Map of Dijkstraten
DijkstratenDistrict
Map of Heide
HeideDistrict
Map of Heivelden
HeiveldenDistrict
Map of Heuveleind
HeuveleindDistrict
Map of Hoge Akker
Hoge AkkerDistrict
Map of Speelheide
SpeelheideDistrict
Map of Steegsche Velden
Steegsche VeldenDistrict
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7.7
Residents give Best a good rating
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Experiences of Best

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6.5
Maartje Hendrikx
Living together · Terraced house
Naastenbest04-12-2025
Practical location

Many foreign people live in this neighbourhood. As a result, it is very diverse but not very cosy. There is not much mixing. The houses and flats are old-fashioned and the roads are very narrow.

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8.0
J.M
Family · Terraced house
Kantonnier15-08-2025
Quiet neighbourhood with good amenities and excellent accessibility

Kantonnier is a quiet and tidy neighbourhood in Best with a pleasant living environment. Most amenities, such as shops, schools and sports facilities, are within short distance and easily accessible by bike or car. Accessibility via the motorway is also a big plus. The neighbourhood generally has a friendly atmosphere and is suitable for families, but also for people who like peace and quiet. Kantonnier is a cosy and close-knit neighbourhood where the community knows and helps each other. Many families live there, creating a lively and safe atmosphere. People greet each other on the street and are open to a chat. The neighbourhood feels friendly and child-friendly, making it a nice place to grow up or live quietly.

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8.6
Jamaica
Family · Terraced house
Naastenbest04-05-2025
Neighbourhood

It's not busy or loud, I live in a very quiet area but sometimes it's a bit less quiet, that's normal of course. Other than that, I have nothing more to say about it, everything is fine :)

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10
Marian Damen
Family · Terraced house
Kantonnier04-01-2025
It's a nice neighbourhood with school, shops, woods, station!

Generally a social neighbourhood. We have lived in this neighbourhood from the start and know many residents. Parking problems do arise regularly in the area because parking facilities are no longer adequate.

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7.8
LM
Family · Semi-detached
Naastenbest26-06-2024
Well-connected neighbourhood with many different cultures

The neighbourhood is easily accessible by bus/train/car/bicycle. Due to construction work, the neighbourhood is becoming increasingly beautiful and people drive less fast. Occasionally there are problems with crime.

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7.6
Anna
Gezin · twee-onder-een-kap
Salderes16-11-2023
Nice, pleasant neighbourhood

It's a pleasant and tidy neighbourhood. I would have liked a bit more of a sense of community, and the same goes for entertainment options. On the other hand, I feel very safe and it's nice and quiet, close to nature, but also to the station and the motorway.

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5.4
Lisan
Centrum16-07-2023
There's plenty to do

The street in front of my house is busy on some days. And otherwise quiet, and on Sundays you can hear the church bells ringing and the cheaper fair.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
4,397Single-person households
4,484Households without children
5,067Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€37,200 P.A.average per resident7% above the national average
€44,800 P.A.average per income recipient6% above the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
75%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Best
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Best

Sale price · Q4 2026
€595.314
average▲ 1,1%
€499.000
median▼ 5,0%
55 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.182
average▼ 2,5%
€4.130
medianstabiel
+8% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▲ 22,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
865
sales in the past year
144 m²
average living area
+8%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
27 days ▼ 13,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
55
lettings in the past year
102 m²
average living area
-25%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Best
860
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Best
2.940
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Best

Which type of home is most common in Best?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Best?

Over the past year a home for sale in Best was listed for an average of €571,933 (€4,097 per m²).

What is the rent in Best?

A rental home in Best cost an average of €1,621 per month (€17 per m²). That is 25% below the national average.

Is Best a nice place to live?

Residents give Best a 7.7 out of 10 based on 7 reviews. Especially amenities (9.0) scores well; community (6.4) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Best?

Gemeente Best has 31,652 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Best?

The housing supply in Best is remarkably efficient: 68% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 860 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Best?

From Best you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 1.6 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Best?

Right now you will find 180 homes for sale and 20 homes for rent in Best.

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