Boekel
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Municipality of Boekel: living, scores & reviews

Municipality in Noord-Brabant

7.3
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Boekel has 11,465 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 4,671 homes in BoekelCurrently there are 52 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BoekelBased on registered homes

Boekel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant The municipality has a total area of 3.452 hectares, of which 3.450 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0755. The postcode area is 5427AA-5428PN.

Residents

Boekel has 11.465 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,2%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '25 to 45 years', 20,7% for '65 years or older', 15,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,8% is unmarried, 41,0% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 10.194 residents originate from the Netherlands, 715 come from Europe and 556 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.606 households in Boekel. 28,0% of these are single-person households, 33,1% households without children and 38,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Boekel there are 9.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.200, which is €3.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.700, which is €2.200 (6%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Boekel are educated to an intermediate level. 47,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 11.465 residents, around 79% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.057 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Boekel, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.150 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boekel there are 4.671 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €437.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 26% rental homes and 74% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boekel are 1970-1980 (18%) and 1950-1970 (14%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Boekel. The most recently listed home is Statenweg 22 by Bernheze Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Boekel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Boekel. The most recent home is Boekweit 62, offered by Huis Zelf Verhuren.nl op Funda. No homes were let in Boekel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Boekel.

Energy

In Boekel there are 2.586 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), C (17%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Boekel uses 3.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 31% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 950 m³ per year, is 19% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,7 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
6,9 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
17,8 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
1,1 km
Secondary school
6,2 km
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6.8
Ali
Alleenwonend · tussenwoning
Lovely and quiet

It is a cosy village in the province of North Brabant, not far from Gemert. It has a beautiful village centre with nice shops and cosy cafés. There are also various events and festivals that take place in Boekel. Public transport is available but not very frequent.

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7.8
Mien
Gezin · vrijstaand huis
Boekel
02-11-2023
Beautiful village

Beautiful village, lots of fun activities for all ages!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,288Single-person households
1,525Households without children
1,793Households 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
€32,700 P.A.average per resident6% below the national average
€39,200 P.A.average per income recipient7% below the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
79%
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
Boekel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Boekel

Sale price · Q4 2026
€536.286
average▼ 9,4%
€450.000
median▼ 17,4%
7 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.933
average▲ 4,3%
€3.895
medianstabiel
+12% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
51 days ▼ 53,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
187
sales in the past year
161 m²
average living area
+12%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
48 days ▲ 151,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
13
lettings in the past year
178 m²
average living area
-15%
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)
Boekel
950
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Boekel
3.340
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Boekel

What does the housing stock in Boekel look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 51% dates from after 1990.

How much does a home cost in Boekel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boekel was listed for an average of €588,044 (€3,844 per m²). That is 12% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 9%.

What is the average rent in Boekel?

A rental home in Boekel cost an average of €1,826 per month (€12 per m²). That is 15% below the national average.

How is the population of Boekel composed?

Gemeente Boekel has 11,465 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Boekel?

The housing supply in Boekel is remarkably efficient: 68% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 950 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Boekel?

From Boekel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 17.8 km, a primary school at 1.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Boekel?

Right now you will find 52 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Boekel.

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