Living in Hintham zuid
Hintham zuid is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (48% houses).
At 5,272 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 Hintham zuid
The average home value (WOZ) in Hintham zuid is €349,000, which puts it at #55 of 84 neighborhoods in Den Bosch — 14% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €1,137,000, so Hintham zuid sits in the middle band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €185,000 to €372,000, up 101% — 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: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 32% 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, Hintham zuid is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (27% of its 3,960 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 43% singles and 30% 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 skew modest — 40% of households are in the lower national bracket; average income per resident is €31,000 a year.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 3.9 km · library 3.3 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 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 10-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.8 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
89% 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 Hintham zuid
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 Hintham zuid a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Hintham zuid suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €349,000 (14% below the Den Bosch median) and the neighborhood has 3,960 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Hintham zuid?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Hintham zuid, Den Bosch is €349,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Hintham zuid mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Hintham zuid are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Hintham zuid rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Hintham zuid rose from €185,000 to €372,000 (+101%); 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 Hintham zuid?
89% of homes in Hintham zuid were built before 2000 and 11% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Hintham zuid?
The average distance to a train station from Hintham zuid is 2.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Hintham zuid an expensive part of Den Bosch?
No — average home values are 14% below the Den Bosch median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Hintham zuid good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 30% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if Hintham zuid is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07960305) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.