Borkel

Borkel, Valkenswaard

Neighbourhood in Valkenswaard

Borkel has 570 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 246 homes in BorkelCurrently there are 1 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BorkelBased on registered homes

Borkel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Valkenswaard, in the district Borkel en Schaft The neighbourhood has a total area of 169 hectares, of which 168 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08580200. The postcode area is 5556VL-5556XG.

Residents

Borkel has 570 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 49,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,2%). The other age groups are 24,6% for '65 years or older', 21,1% for '25 to 45 years', 10,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,4% is unmarried, 48,2% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 4,4% is widowed. 520 residents originate from the Netherlands, 20 come from Europe and 25 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 235 households in Borkel. 19,1% of these are single-person households, 44,7% households without children and 36,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Borkel there are 500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.700, which is €2.900 (8%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.200, which is €4.000 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Borkel are educated to an intermediate level. 69,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 17,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 13,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 570 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 388 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Borkel, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 120 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Borkel there are 246 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €445.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 21% rental homes and 79% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 79% privately owned, 11% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Borkel are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1980-1990 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Borkel. The most recently listed home is Beugelstraat 8 by Woonhub Makelaars. No homes were sold in Borkel over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Borkel. No homes were let in Borkel over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Borkel.

Energy

In Borkel there are 264 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (24%), C (20%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Borkel uses 3.700 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.390 m³ per year, is 9% above the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Pater Aartslaan
  • Oude Dorpsstraat
  • Handboogstraat
  • Korteweg
  • Luikerweg
  • Hoeverdijk
  • Beugelstraat
  • Kruisboogstraat
  • Pastoor Dobbelsteenstraat
  • Sportparkdreef
  • Oude School
  • Sportstraat
  • Kapelweg
  • Bruggerdijk
  • Monseigneur Kuijpersplein
  • Dorpsstraat
  • Biestven

Amenities

GP
5,7 km
Pharmacy
7,2 km
Hospital
14,9 km
Supermarket
7,0 km
Railway station
16,8 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
9,3 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
45Single-person households
105Households without children
85Households 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
€33,200 P.A.average per resident8% above the national average
€38,700 P.A.average per income recipient4% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Borkel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Valkenswaard

Figures for the municipality Valkenswaard due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days ▼ 49,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
190
sales in the past year
131 m²
average living area
€239.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days
average time listed · vs. last year
25
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
€874
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Borkel
1.390
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Borkel
3.700
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Borkel

Which type of home is most common in Borkel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (45%).

How expensive are houses in Borkel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Borkel was listed for an average of €512,216 (€4,113 per m²).

What is the rent in Borkel?

A rental home in Borkel cost an average of €1,462 per month (€17 per m²).

What kind of people live in Borkel?

Buurt Borkel has 570 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (34%). Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Borkel?

The housing supply in Borkel is remarkably efficient: 58% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,390 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Borkel?

From Borkel you can on average reach a supermarket at 7.0 km, a GP at 5.7 km, a railway station at 16.8 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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