Empel oost
Noord-BrabantDen BoschEmpelEmpel oost

Empel oost, Den Bosch – “Great”

Neighbourhood in Den Bosch

8.6
Residents give Empel oost a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Empel oost has 2,710 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,036 homes in Empel oostCurrently there are 7 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Empel oostBased on registered homes

Empel oost is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Den Bosch, in the district Empel The neighbourhood has a total area of 116 hectares, of which 110 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU07960803. The postcode area is 5231NX-5236VJ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.6. They describe it as 'Great' and 'Well-maintained and friendly'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Empel oost has 2.710 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,0%). The other age groups are 25,8% for '25 to 45 years', 19,6% for '0 to 15 years', 14,0% for '15 to 25 years' and 7,4% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 53,7% is unmarried, 36,9% is married, 7,9% is divorced and 1,5% is widowed. 2.165 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 370 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.055 households in Empel oost. 22,7% of these are single-person households, 26,1% households without children and 51,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,6 persons.

In Empel oost there are 2.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.400, which is €8.600 (24%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €36.500, which is €7.300 (25%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Empel oost are educated to an intermediate level. 40,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 2.710 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.033 people. This is 10% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Empel oost, 12% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 170 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Empel oost there are 1.036 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €458.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Empel oost are 2000-2010 (50%) and 1990-2000 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Empel oost. The most recently listed home is Berenklauw 33 by Raadhuys Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Empel oost over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Empel oost. The most recent home is Gaffel 20, offered by www.thuispoort.nl. No homes were let in Empel oost over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Empel oost.

Energy

In Empel oost there are 1.058 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (68%), B (20%) and A+++ (3%). On average, an address in Empel oost uses 3.370 kWh of electricity per year. This is 20% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 940 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 27% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Sneeuwhaas
  • Fluitenkruid
  • Hondsdraf
  • Dorsvlegel
  • Doornkampsteeg
  • Schrepel
  • Riek
  • Hustenweg
  • Weegbree
  • Gaffel
  • De Bolderik
  • Wisent
  • Empelsedijk
  • Berenklauw
  • Mammoet
  • Moeraskers
  • Dovenetel
  • Heggewikke
  • Waterbies
  • Schoffel
  • Wateringen
  • Waterranonkel
  • Breeakkers
  • Hark
  • Balkbrug-Oost
  • Mariannepad
  • Valeriaan
  • Zeis
  • Spade
  • Overschie
  • Waterlelie
  • Poolvos
  • Bankade
  • Vogelwikke
  • Empelseweg
  • de Diepteweg
  • Moerasandoorn
  • Papeweide
  • Watermunt

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
1,9 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
4,5 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
4,0 km
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Experiences of Empel oost

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9.3
Renate Naus
Family · Herenhuis
26-01-2026
Great

Beautiful, safe. Very close to the Maasdijk and the floodplains. Sufficient facilities in the village. Within 20 minutes by bike to the centre of Den Bosch. Cosy village where a lot is organised. Various sports clubs. Football, tennis, badminton, billiards, etc.

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8.0
Pepijn
Family · Terraced house
27-08-2024
Well-maintained and friendly

My neighbourhood looks well-maintained. There is a good atmosphere and it is a very pleasant environment.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
240Single-person households
275Households without children
540Households 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
€36,500 P.A.average per resident19% above the national average
€44,400 P.A.average per income recipient19% 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
Empel oost
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Figures for the district Empel due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€533.500
average▲ 5,5%
€569.500
median▲ 14,1%
5 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.976
average▲ 21,0%
€3.112
median▲ 27,2%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
22 days ▲ 1,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
31
sales in the past year
175 m²
average living area
€450.000
lowest sale price 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)
Empel oost
940
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Empel oost
3.370
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Empel oost

What kind of houses make up Empel oost?

The housing stock is relatively young — 79% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (59%).

What is the average asking price in Empel oost?

Over the past year a home for sale in Empel oost was listed for an average of €669,710 (€5,185 per m²).

Who lives in Empel oost?

Buurt Empel oost has 2,710 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%). Many families: 51% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Empel oost?

The housing supply in Empel oost is remarkably efficient: 85% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 940 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Empel oost?

From Empel oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 4.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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