Living in Kom Vinkel
Kom Vinkel is quiet and low-density, and most of its 577 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,389 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 Kom Vinkel
At €462,000 average WOZ value, Kom Vinkel ranks 27 out of 84 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 14% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Bosch's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €1,137,000, so Kom Vinkel 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 €304,000 to €503,000, up 65% — slower than the city as a whole (+94%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 80% 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, Kom Vinkel is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (33% of its 1,310 residents), followed by over-65s at 23%. Households split into 26% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 32% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 50 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 8.4 km · library 6.1 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 0.3 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 26-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 8.3 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.7 km away; households here average 1.6 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 64% 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 Kom Vinkel
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 Kom Vinkel a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kom Vinkel 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 €462,000 (14% above the Den Bosch median) and the neighborhood has 1,310 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kom Vinkel?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kom Vinkel, Den Bosch is €462,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kom Vinkel mostly owner-occupied or rental?
80% of homes in Kom Vinkel are owner-occupied and 20% are rentals, of which 8% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kom Vinkel rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kom Vinkel rose from €304,000 to €503,000 (+65%); 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 Kom Vinkel?
64% of homes in Kom Vinkel were built before 2000 and 36% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kom Vinkel?
The average distance to a train station from Kom Vinkel is 8.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Kom Vinkel an expensive part of Den Bosch?
Yes — average home values in Kom Vinkel are 14% above the Den Bosch median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Kom Vinkel good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 36% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Bosch
Closest in price — worth a look if Kom Vinkel is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07961401) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.