De Kelen

De Kelen, Veldhoven – “accessible and close...”

Neighbourhood in Veldhoven

6.6
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De Kelen has 3,925 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,633 homes in De KelenCurrently there are 30 for sale and 5 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De KelenBased on registered homes

De Kelen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Veldhoven, in the district Noordelijk Woongebied The neighbourhood has a total area of 78 hectares, of which 78 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08610102. The postcode area is 5507LM-5509RM.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'accessible and close by'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Kelen has 3.925 residents. Of these, 49,0% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,4%). The other age groups are 27,1% for '25 to 45 years', 20,0% for '0 to 15 years', 15,9% for '65 years or older' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,5% is unmarried, 44,7% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 2,8% is widowed. 2.730 residents originate from the Netherlands, 415 come from Europe and 775 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.620 households in De Kelen. 26,9% of these are single-person households, 29,0% households without children and 44,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In De Kelen there are 3.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €50.700, which is €8.500 (20%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.000, which is €4.100 (12%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of De Kelen are highly educated. 43,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 39,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 17,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.925 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.865 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In De Kelen, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 560 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Kelen there are 1.633 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €499.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 22% rental homes and 78% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Kelen are 1990-2000 (54%) and 2000-2010 (19%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 24 homes for sale in De Kelen. The most recently listed home is Sperwer 11 by Van de Schans Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 93 homes were sold in De Kelen. On average, a home was sold within 45 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Kelen over the past year was €588.780. This is 18% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €499.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.089.

Rental homes

There are 3 homes for rent in De Kelen. The most recent home is Das 2A, offered by Huurinc Housing op Funda. Over the past year, 23 homes were let in De Kelen. On average, a listing was let within 56 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Kelen over the past year was €2.200 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €13 per month.

Energy

In De Kelen there are 957 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (50%), B (30%) and C (10%). On average, an address in De Kelen uses 2.800 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 850 m³ per year, is 6% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Hermelijn
  • Tureluur
  • Sabelmarter
  • Smelen
  • Hertgang
  • Kiekendief
  • Grutto
  • De Wegerd
  • Kluut
  • Plevier
  • Heikantsepad
  • Heikantsebaan
  • Kievit
  • Ree
  • Marter
  • Fret
  • Hoppenven
  • Egel
  • Houtsnip
  • Vlinder
  • Taling
  • Havik
  • Bosuil
  • Mink
  • Libel
  • Haas
  • Das
  • Patrijs
  • Wezel
  • De Kelder
  • Ekster
  • Strijpsebaan
  • Torenvalk
  • Eekhoorn
  • Eeuwsel
  • Fuut
  • Roek
  • Raaf
  • Sperwer
  • Reiger
  • Vos
  • Sint Jorisstraat
  • Kwartel
  • Kievitpad
  • Buizerd
  • Korhoen
  • Meerstraat
  • Fazant
  • Otter
  • Arend
  • Steenmarter
  • Boommarter
  • Bunzing
  • Keelweg
  • Kemphaan

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
4,6 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
6,3 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
4,6 km
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6.6
Adriana
Family · Semi-detached
20-07-2025
accessible and close by

I appreciate how accessible everything is in my neighbourhood, but I do think it's a bit outdated; many shops are closing and no (for me) interesting shops are replacing them.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
435Single-person households
470Households without children
715Households 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
€39,000 P.A.average per resident12% above the national average
€50,700 P.A.average per income recipient20% above the national average
89%of the employed are in paid employment
11%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
De Kelen
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in De Kelen

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▲ 73,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
132
sales in the past year
140 m²
average living area
+15%
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)
De Kelen
850
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
De Kelen
2.800
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about De Kelen

What kind of homes are there in De Kelen?

The housing stock is relatively young — 88% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (50%).

What do you pay for a house in De Kelen?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Kelen was listed for an average of €607,659 (€4,457 per m²). That is 15% above the Dutch national average.

What kind of people live in De Kelen?

Buurt De Kelen has 3,925 residents. Many families: 44% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in De Kelen?

The housing supply in De Kelen is remarkably efficient: 92% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 850 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in De Kelen?

From De Kelen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 6.3 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in De Kelen?

Right now you will find 30 homes for sale and 5 homes for rent in De Kelen.

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