Living in Kapelbeemd
Kapelbeemd is more village than city in feel, and most of its 38 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 129 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Kapelbeemd
At €757,000 average WOZ value, Kapelbeemd ranks 7 out of 101 Eindhoven neighborhoods on price — 101% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Eindhoven's cheapest buurt averages €173,000 and its priciest €1,417,000, so Kapelbeemd sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2019: €568,000 · 2020: €598,000 · 2021: €611,000 · 2022: €613,000 · 2023: €679,000 · 2024: €714,000 · 2025: €757,000
The direction of the market: between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €568,000 to €757,000, up 33% — slower than the city as a whole (+57%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 84% 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, Kapelbeemd is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (26% of its 105 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. 59% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.9 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.4 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 22 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 4.9 km · library 5.1 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 4 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 11-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.6 km away.
Before you bid in Kapelbeemd
Before you bid in Kapelbeemd: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Kapelbeemd a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kapelbeemd 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 €757,000 (101% pricier than most of Eindhoven) and the neighborhood has 105 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kapelbeemd?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kapelbeemd, Eindhoven is €757,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kapelbeemd mostly owner-occupied or rental?
84% of homes in Kapelbeemd are owner-occupied and 16% are rentals.
Are house prices in Kapelbeemd rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kapelbeemd rose from €568,000 to €757,000 (+33%); 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 Kapelbeemd?
53% of homes in Kapelbeemd were built before 2000 and 47% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kapelbeemd?
The average distance to a train station from Kapelbeemd is 4.8 km; a large supermarket is 2.4 km away on average.
Is Kapelbeemd an expensive part of Eindhoven?
Yes — homes in Kapelbeemd cost about 101% more than in most of Eindhoven, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Kapelbeemd good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 59% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Kapelbeemd?
Kapelbeemd is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 11% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Eindhoven
Closest in price — worth a look if Kapelbeemd is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07725200) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.