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Neighbourhood Bavel

Municipality of Breda

8.6
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Bavel has 5,545 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,342 homes in BavelCurrently there are 44 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BavelBased on registered homes

Bavel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Breda, in the district Bavel. The neighbourhood has a total area of 175 hectares, of which 175 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07580700. The postcode area is 4854AA-4854SP.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Quiet neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Bavel has 5.545 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,9%). The other age groups are 24,4% for '65 years or older', 17,4% for '25 to 45 years', 16,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,5% is unmarried, 43,3% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 5,2% is widowed. 4.800 residents originate from the Netherlands, 340 come from Europe and 400 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.305 households in Bavel. 26,5% of these are single-person households, 35,1% households without children and 38,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Bavel there are 4.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €48.100, which is €5.900 (14%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.900, which is €5.000 (14%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Bavel are highly educated. 42,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 37,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.545 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.048 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Bavel, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.230 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bavel there are 2.342 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €546.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bavel are 1980-1990 (33%) and 1970-1980 (23%).

Homes for sale in Bavel

There are currently 44 homes for sale in Bavel. The most recently listed home is Dorstseweg 4A by Korse Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 98 homes were sold in Bavel. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Bavel over the past year was €870.357. This is 59% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €546.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.678.

Rental homes in Bavel

There are currently no homes for rent in Bavel. The most recent home is Driehoek 22, offered by www.klikvoorwonen.nl. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Bavel. On average, a listing was let within 33 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Bavel over the past year was €2.100 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Bavel there are 1.458 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (36%), B (23%) and A (20%). On average, an address in Bavel uses 3.100 kWh of electricity per year. This is 22% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.030 m³ per year, is 29% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
3,5 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
6,0 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
3,1 km
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Nicole Blokdijk
07-07-2023
Quiet neighbourhood

Quiet neighbourhood with lots of nature around it. One push on the accelerator and you're in Breda.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
610Single-person households
810Households without children
885Households 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
€39,900 P.A.average per resident14% above the national average
€48,100 P.A.average per income recipient14% above the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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
Bavel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Bavel

Sale price · Q4 2026
€984.278
averagestabiel
€824.500
median▼ 2,4%
18 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.646
average▼ 6,8%
€4.901
median▲ 1,0%
+68% 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
50 days ▲ 22,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
98
sales in the past year
186 m²
average living area
+68%
more expensive 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)
Bavel
1.030
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Bavel
3.100
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Bavel

What kind of homes are there in Bavel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 75% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Bavel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Bavel was listed for an average of €870,357 (€4,678 per m²). That is 68% above the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in Bavel?

Buurt Bavel has 5,545 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%). Many families: 38% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Bavel?

The housing supply in Bavel is remarkably efficient: 51% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,030 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Bavel?

From Bavel you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 6.0 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Bavel?

Right now you will find 44 homes for sale in Bavel.

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