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Neighbourhood in ValkenswaardCentrum
Centrum has 3,800 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,379 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 62 for sale and 11 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Valkenswaard, in the district Valkenswaard. The neighbourhood has a total area of 74 hectares, of which 74 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08580000. The postcode area is 5554AA-5555JE.

Residents

Centrum has 3.800 residents. Of these, 47,6% are men and 52,4% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (42,5%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '45 to 65 years', 21,6% for '25 to 45 years', 6,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 6,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,3% is unmarried, 40,1% is married, 10,8% is divorced and 12,6% is widowed. 3.050 residents originate from the Netherlands, 440 come from Europe and 310 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.230 households in Centrum. 51,3% of these are single-person households, 35,4% households without children and 13,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,7 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Centrum there are 3.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.900, which is €2.300 (5%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.100, which is €1.200 (3%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 43,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.800 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.584 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Centrum, 47% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.580 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 2.379 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €374.000. Of these, around 92% are occupied and 8% unoccupied. In Centrum there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 49% rental homes and 51% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 51% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 27% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 2000-2010 (21%) and 1980-1990 (18%).

Homes for sale in Centrum

There are currently 62 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Leenderweg 38C by Perumal & Partners Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 74 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 58 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €506.514. This is 35% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €374.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.724.

Rental homes in Centrum

There are 11 homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is de Meelkuip 13, offered by NMG vastgoed kantoor Eindhoven op Funda. Over the past year, 17 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 74 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €1.525 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Centrum there are 1.909 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (41%), B (19%) and C (16%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.360 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 720 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 10% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,5 km
Hospital
7,8 km
Supermarket
0,5 km
Railway station
10,4 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,145Single-person households
790Households without children
295Households 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
€36,100 P.A.average per resident3% above the national average
€39,900 P.A.average per income recipient5% below the national average
83%of the employed are in paid employment
17%of the employed are self-employed
68%
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
Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Centrum

Sale price · Q4 2026
€504.250
average▼ 1,3%
€419.000
median▼ 10,7%
20 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.441
average▼ 5,6%
€4.347
median▼ 3,3%
-3% 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
58 days ▲ 86,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
74
sales in the past year
112 m²
average living area
-3%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
74 days ▲ 65,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
17
lettings in the past year
115 m²
average living area
-18%
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)
Centrum
720
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
2.360
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

What kind of homes are there in Centrum?

The most common type is flats (73%).

What do you pay for a house in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €506,514 (€4,724 per m²).

What do you pay for a rental home in Centrum?

A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €1,525 per month (€15 per m²). That is 18% below the national average.

What kind of people live in Centrum?

Buurt Centrum has 3,800 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (43%). Notably, 51% of the households are single-person households.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Centrum?

The housing supply in Centrum is remarkably efficient: 69% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 720 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 10.4 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Centrum?

Right now you will find 62 homes for sale and 11 homes for rent in Centrum.

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