Living in De Reit
De Reit is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (62%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 5,679 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 De Reit
At €314,000 average WOZ value, De Reit ranks 76 out of 88 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 27% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €253,000 and its priciest €1,145,000, so De Reit sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €166,000 · 2016: €170,000 · 2017: €176,000 · 2018: €191,000 · 2019: €205,000 · 2020: €217,000 · 2021: €227,000 · 2022: €249,000 · 2023: €296,000 · 2024: €299,000 · 2025: €314,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €166,000 to €314,000, up 89% — slower 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 (68% 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, De Reit is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (28% of its 1,765 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 26%. Households split into 43% singles and 32% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 55% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 20 min · hospital 2.2 km · library 3.7 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 5 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 10-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 11-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.8 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
69% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in De Reit
Before you bid in De Reit: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, 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. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 De Reit a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Reit suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €314,000 (27% cheaper than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 1,765 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Reit?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Reit, Den Bosch is €314,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Reit mostly owner-occupied or rental?
31% of homes in De Reit are owner-occupied and 69% are rentals, of which 68% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in De Reit rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Reit rose from €166,000 to €314,000 (+89%); 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 De Reit?
69% of homes in De Reit were built before 2000 and 31% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Reit?
The average distance to a train station from De Reit is 2.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is De Reit an expensive part of Den Bosch?
No — homes here cost about 27% less than in most of Den Bosch, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is De Reit good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 32% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in De Reit?
De Reit is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Rivierengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 1% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if De Reit is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07960906) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.