Living in De Vliert
De Vliert is city living in its most compact form, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (51% houses).
At 5,540 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. Water makes up 19% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
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 Vliert
At €467,000 average WOZ value, De Vliert ranks 34 out of 88 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 9% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €253,000 and its priciest €1,145,000, so De Vliert sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €228,000 · 2016: €240,000 · 2017: €255,000 · 2018: €281,000 · 2019: €316,000 · 2020: €343,000 · 2021: €367,000 · 2022: €394,000 · 2023: €449,000 · 2024: €448,000 · 2025: €467,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €228,000 to €467,000, up 105% — faster than the city as a whole (+94%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 52% owner-occupied against 48% rental, including 33% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Vliert is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (30% of its 3,360 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. Households split into 45% singles and 26% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 38% of households are among the country's lower earners, yet the average income per resident is €39,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 10 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 3.5 km · library 2.0 km · 2 cinemas 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 10 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 91% 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 De Vliert
Before you bid in De Vliert: 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.
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 Vliert a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Vliert has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €467,000 (9% pricier than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 3,360 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Vliert?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Vliert, Den Bosch is €467,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Vliert mostly owner-occupied or rental?
52% of homes in De Vliert are owner-occupied and 48% are rentals, of which 33% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in De Vliert rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Vliert rose from €228,000 to €467,000 (+105%); 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 Vliert?
91% of homes in De Vliert were built before 2000 and 9% 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 Vliert?
The average distance to a train station from De Vliert is 0.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is De Vliert an expensive part of Den Bosch?
Prices sit close to what most of Den Bosch costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is De Vliert good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 26% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in De Vliert?
De Vliert 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 De Vliert is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07960402) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.