Living in Deuteren
Deuteren is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (54% houses).
At 5,989 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 Deuteren
At €352,000 average WOZ value, Deuteren ranks 61 out of 88 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 18% 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 Deuteren sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €176,000 · 2016: €181,000 · 2017: €190,000 · 2018: €211,000 · 2019: €235,000 · 2020: €262,000 · 2021: €276,000 · 2022: €294,000 · 2023: €335,000 · 2024: €336,000 · 2025: €352,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €176,000 to €352,000, up 100% — 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 (65% 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, Deuteren is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (31% of its 1,640 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. Households split into 45% singles and 29% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 51% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 1.1 km · library 3.3 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 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 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-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
75% 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 Deuteren
Before you bid in Deuteren: 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 Deuteren a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Deuteren suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €352,000 (18% cheaper than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 1,640 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Deuteren?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Deuteren, Den Bosch is €352,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Deuteren mostly owner-occupied or rental?
33% of homes in Deuteren are owner-occupied and 67% are rentals, of which 65% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Deuteren rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Deuteren rose from €176,000 to €352,000 (+100%); 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 Deuteren?
75% of homes in Deuteren were built before 2000 and 25% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Deuteren?
The average distance to a train station from Deuteren is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Deuteren an expensive part of Den Bosch?
No — homes here cost about 18% less than in most of Den Bosch, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Deuteren good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 29% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Deuteren?
Deuteren 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 70% 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 Deuteren is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07961104) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.