A leafy setting in Rijen
This semi-detached house on Churchillstraat 4 sits in the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood of Rijen, a village within the municipality of Gilze en Rijen. The home is set in a wooded environment and in a residential area, as the agent describes it. With a price of €749,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Gilze en Rijen is €528,643, so this home is priced 42% above that figure.
The home itself
Built in 1971, this semi-detached house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 163 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 141 m². The plot measures 534 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is offered with full ownership, and the garden surrounds the house. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Vijf Eiken
The Vijf Eiken neighbourhood is home to around 3,685 people. Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood." Another notes: "It's a village. But you have everything. Shops, casino, clothing, buses and train station." A third resident is less positive, saying: "The people in the neighbourhood are people who only think about themselves and don't think about the people around them." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters, is a five-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Rijen, Nassaulaan is on your doorstep, served by lines 170 and 205. The train station Gilze-Rijen is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gilze en Rijen offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €591,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €401,000 to €591,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, but medium for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kin Makelaars and KIN Makelaars Gilze & Rijen.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Churchillstraat 4, Rijen
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €749,000 is 42% above the average asking price of €528,643 for homes in the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €5,312, based on the agent's listed living area of 141 m². This is 31% higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,057 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 163 m². The plot is 534 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The garden surrounds the house, and it is offered with full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €591,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 47%, from €401,000 in 2020 to €591,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, with sandy soil. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific property. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, but medium for heat stress by 2050.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 871 metres away, and Aldi is 943 metres away. Basisschool De Vijf Eiken is 203 metres from the home, and Basisschool Het Fonkelbos is 666 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Winkel en Wauters at 538 metres, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Wolfsweide is 913 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Rijen, Nassaulaan, just 84 metres away, served by lines 170 and 205. Other stops include Rijen, Gemeentehuis at 485 metres with lines 170, 205 and 206, and Rijen, Rembrandtlaan at 702 metres with lines 170 and 206. The nearest train station is Gilze-Rijen, about 1.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rijen give their living environment an average score of 7.9, based on four reviews. One resident mentions the wooded environment and good contacts with the neighbourhood. Another says the village has everything, including shops and a train station. A third resident is critical of the neighbours, saying they only think about themselves. These reviews reflect the district, not just the Vijf Eiken neighbourhood.
