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Neighbourhood in WaalwijkVrijhoeve
7.6
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Vrijhoeve has 4,020 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,807 homes in VrijhoeveCurrently there are 16 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in VrijhoeveBased on registered homes

Vrijhoeve is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Waalwijk, in the district Sprang-Capelle. The neighbourhood has a total area of 399 hectares, of which 396 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU08670101. The postcode area is 5161BA-5161XZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'People look out for each other.'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Vrijhoeve has 4.020 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,7%). The other age groups are 23,6% for '65 years or older', 22,9% for '25 to 45 years', 15,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,3% is unmarried, 43,4% is married, 8,1% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 3.485 residents originate from the Netherlands, 250 come from Europe and 290 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.770 households in Vrijhoeve. 31,9% of these are single-person households, 31,9% households without children and 36,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Vrijhoeve there are 3.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.300, which is €4.900 (12%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €30.700, which is €4.200 (12%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Vrijhoeve are educated to an intermediate level. 47,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 4.020 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.935 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Vrijhoeve, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 850 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Vrijhoeve there are 1.807 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €361.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 45% rental homes and 55% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 55% privately owned, 40% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Vrijhoeve are 1980-1990 (42%) and 1970-1980 (16%).

Homes for sale in Vrijhoeve

There are currently 16 homes for sale in Vrijhoeve. The most recently listed home is Reiger 32 by Remco Olden Lommers Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 45 homes were sold in Vrijhoeve. On average, a home was sold within 43 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Vrijhoeve over the past year was €459.567. This is 27% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €361.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.573.

Rental homes in Vrijhoeve

There are currently no homes for rent in Vrijhoeve. The most recent home is Emmastraat 1G, offered by www.woninginzicht.nl. No homes were let in Vrijhoeve over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Vrijhoeve.

Energy

In Vrijhoeve there are 1.247 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), A (30%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Vrijhoeve uses 2.710 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Trampad
  • Spoorbaanweg
  • Hendrikstraat
  • Houtduif
  • Hondsdraf
  • Bernhardstraat
  • Constantijnstraat
  • Ereprijs
  • Koesteeg
  • Meidoornweg
  • Winterdijk
  • Willem de Zwijgerstraat
  • Koekoek
  • Grutto
  • Beatrixstraat
  • Leeuwerik
  • Halve Zolenpad
  • Weegbree
  • Raadhuisplein
  • Kievit
  • Christinestraat
  • Raadhuisstraat
  • Bolderik
  • Brem
  • Ganzerik
  • Kamille
  • Heggewikke
  • Koolmees
  • Anna van Saksenstraat
  • Johan Frisostraat
  • Dravik
  • Akkerwinde
  • Goudvink
  • Lijster
  • Emmastraat
  • Ranonkel
  • Ekster
  • Patrijs
  • Walstro
  • Clausstraat
  • Loonsestraat
  • Labbegatsevaartweg
  • Haagwinde
  • Roek
  • Reiger
  • Noorder Allee
  • Oranjestraat
  • Anna van Burenstraat
  • Kaardebol
  • Vrijhoeveplein
  • Willem Alexanderstraat
  • Julianalaan
  • Hogevaart
  • Fazant
  • Margrietstraat
  • Nassaustraat
  • Zuidhollandsedijk
  • Louise de Colignystraat
  • Charlotte de Bourbonstraat
  • Irenestraat
  • Luzerne
  • Westeinde
  • Mauritsstraat
  • Wilhelminastraat

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
15,2 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,3 km
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7.6
B Lambooij
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15-09-2024
People look out for each other.

I keep to myself a lot. Something does happen regularly. You can always knock on some neighbours' doors. There isn't much for young people to do.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
565Single-person households
565Households without children
640Households 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
€30,700 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€37,300 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%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
Vrijhoeve
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Vrijhoeve

Sale price · Q4 2026
€584.182
average▲ 32,0%
€499.000
median▲ 20,2%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.675
average▲ 2,8%
€4.076
median▲ 8,4%
-12% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
43 days ▼ 36,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
45
sales in the past year
133 m²
average living area
-12%
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)
Vrijhoeve
830
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Vrijhoeve
2.710
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Vrijhoeve

Which type of home is most common in Vrijhoeve?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 72% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Vrijhoeve?

Over the past year a home for sale in Vrijhoeve was listed for an average of €459,567 (€3,573 per m²). That is 12% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 32%.

Who lives in Vrijhoeve?

Buurt Vrijhoeve has 4,020 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Vrijhoeve?

The housing supply in Vrijhoeve is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Vrijhoeve?

From Vrijhoeve you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 15.2 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Vrijhoeve?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale in Vrijhoeve.

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