Living in Orthen west
Orthen west is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (72%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 2,504 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 Orthen west
At €389,000 average WOZ value, Orthen west ranks 49 out of 88 Den Bosch neighborhoods on price — 9% 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 Orthen west sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €121,000 · 2016: €132,000 · 2017: €153,000 · 2018: €179,000 · 2019: €215,000 · 2020: €244,000 · 2021: €278,000 · 2022: €316,000 · 2023: €367,000 · 2024: €374,000 · 2025: €389,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €121,000 to €389,000, up 221% — 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: 38% owner-occupied against 62% rental, including 44% 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, Orthen west is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (42% of its 825 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 22%. Households split into 40% singles and 32% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 40% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 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 18 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 3.1 km · library 2.8 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 14 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.9 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 7-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Before you bid in Orthen west
Before you bid in Orthen west: 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 Orthen west a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Orthen west suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €389,000 (9% cheaper than most of Den Bosch) and the neighborhood has 825 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Orthen west?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Orthen west, Den Bosch is €389,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Orthen west mostly owner-occupied or rental?
38% of homes in Orthen west are owner-occupied and 62% are rentals, of which 44% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Orthen west rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Orthen west rose from €121,000 to €389,000 (+221%); 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 Orthen west?
40% of homes in Orthen west were built before 2000 and 60% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Orthen west?
The average distance to a train station from Orthen west is 1.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Orthen west an expensive part of Den Bosch?
Prices sit close to what most of Den Bosch costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Orthen west good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.2 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 32% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Orthen west?
Orthen west 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 27% 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 Orthen west is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07960914) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.