Living in Aawijk noord
Aawijk noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and most of its 944 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 7,513 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Den Bosch pairs one of the most enjoyable historic centers in the south with prosperous, green suburbs. It's the Brabant market where charm carries a clear premium — homes within walking distance of the old town sell fast.
The housing market in Aawijk noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Aawijk noord is €346,000, which puts it at #65 of 88 neighborhoods in Den Bosch — 19% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €253,000 and its priciest €1,145,000, so Aawijk noord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €148,000 · 2016: €154,000 · 2017: €158,000 · 2018: €172,000 · 2019: €203,000 · 2020: €218,000 · 2021: €245,000 · 2022: €264,000 · 2023: €317,000 · 2024: €330,000 · 2025: €346,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €148,000 to €346,000, up 134% — faster than the city as a whole (+94%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Only about 1 in 3 homes here is owner-occupied (62% is social housing) — supply on Funda is structurally thin, which concentrates bidding on the few listings that appear. If you find a home here you like, being prepared (financing check done, valuation lined up) is worth more than in neighborhoods where something new lists every week.
Who lives here
Demographically, Aawijk noord is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (27% of its 2,030 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 43% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 50% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 4.6 km · library 2.4 km · 1 cinema within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 8 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 7-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.5 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 83% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Aawijk noord
Before you bid in Aawijk noord: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, the price gap with the rest of Den Bosch is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aawijk noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Aawijk noord suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €346,000 (19% cheaper than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 2,030 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Aawijk noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Aawijk noord, Den Bosch is €346,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Aawijk noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
30% of homes in Aawijk noord are owner-occupied and 70% are rentals, of which 62% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Aawijk noord rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Aawijk noord rose from €148,000 to €346,000 (+134%); Den Bosch as a whole moved up 94% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Aawijk noord?
83% of homes in Aawijk noord were built before 2000 and 17% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Aawijk noord?
The average distance to a train station from Aawijk noord is 1.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Aawijk noord an expensive part of Den Bosch?
No — homes here cost about 19% less than in most of Den Bosch, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Aawijk noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Aawijk noord?
Aawijk noord stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 78% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if Aawijk noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07960303) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.