Living in De Vutter
De Vutter is more village than city in feel, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (85%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 248 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Vutter
The average home value (WOZ) in De Vutter is €563,000, which puts it at #17 of 88 neighborhoods in Den Bosch — 32% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €253,000 and its priciest €1,145,000, so De Vutter sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
With 85% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Vutter is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (32% of its 100 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 21%. 50% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.5 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 13 min · hospital 3.6 km · library 5.5 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 11 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 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 nearest train station is 5.1 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering.
Energy and running costs
97% 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 Vutter
Before you bid in De Vutter: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Vutter a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Vutter suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €563,000 (32% pricier than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 100 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Vutter?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Vutter, Den Bosch is €563,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Vutter mostly owner-occupied or rental?
85% of homes in De Vutter are owner-occupied and 15% are rentals.
How old are the homes in De Vutter?
97% of homes in De Vutter were built before 2000 and 3% 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 Vutter?
The average distance to a train station from De Vutter is 5.1 km; a large supermarket is 1.5 km away on average.
Is De Vutter an expensive part of Den Bosch?
Yes — homes in De Vutter cost about 32% more than in most of Den Bosch, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Vutter good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 50% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in De Vutter?
De Vutter is not in a designated foundation attention area. 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 Vutter is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07961202) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.