Living in Barrier
Barrier is densely built and genuinely urban, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (82%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 7,927 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Eindhoven's housing market rides the Brainport tech economy — ASML and its suppliers pull in international engineers on good salaries, and prices in family neighborhoods have risen accordingly. English-speaking buyers are common here, which shows in how listings are marketed.
The housing market in Barrier
At €362,000 average WOZ value, Barrier ranks 45 out of 101 Eindhoven neighborhoods on price — 3% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Eindhoven's cheapest buurt averages €144,000 and its most expensive €1,204,000, so Barrier 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 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €247,000 to €399,000, up 62% — faster than the city as a whole (+57%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 48% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 39% 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, Barrier is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (29% of its 2,040 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 47% singles and 29% 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 — 48% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; there are about 12 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 1.3 km · library 3.1 km · 4 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Before you bid in Barrier
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 Barrier a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Barrier has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €362,000 (3% above the Eindhoven median) and the neighborhood has 2,040 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Barrier?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Barrier, Eindhoven is €362,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Barrier mostly owner-occupied or rental?
48% of homes in Barrier are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 39% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Barrier rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Barrier rose from €247,000 to €399,000 (+62%); Eindhoven as a whole moved up 57% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Barrier?
49% of homes in Barrier were built before 2000 and 51% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Barrier?
The average distance to a train station from Barrier is 1.5 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Barrier an expensive part of Eindhoven?
It sits close to the Eindhoven median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Barrier good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 29% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Eindhoven
Closest in price — worth a look if Barrier is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07724230) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.