Living in Puttense Dreef
Puttense Dreef is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 524 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 3,360 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 Puttense Dreef
At €538,000 average WOZ value, Puttense Dreef ranks 23 out of 101 Eindhoven neighborhoods on price — 53% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Eindhoven's cheapest buurt averages €144,000 and its most expensive €1,204,000, so Puttense Dreef sits in the upper 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 €382,000 to €587,000, up 54% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 62% owner-occupied against 38% rental. 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, Puttense Dreef is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 1,290 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 28%. 41% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 37% 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 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 20 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 3.5 km · library 3.7 km · 3 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 4.0 km away; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Puttense Dreef
Before you bid in Puttense Dreef: 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 Puttense Dreef a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Puttense Dreef suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €538,000 (53% above the Eindhoven median) and the neighborhood has 1,290 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Puttense Dreef?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Puttense Dreef, Eindhoven is €538,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Puttense Dreef mostly owner-occupied or rental?
62% of homes in Puttense Dreef are owner-occupied and 38% are rentals.
Are house prices in Puttense Dreef rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Puttense Dreef rose from €382,000 to €587,000 (+54%); 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 Puttense Dreef?
58% of homes in Puttense Dreef were built before 2000 and 42% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Puttense Dreef?
The average distance to a train station from Puttense Dreef is 3.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Puttense Dreef an expensive part of Eindhoven?
Yes — average home values in Puttense Dreef are 53% above the Eindhoven median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Puttense Dreef good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 41% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Eindhoven
Closest in price — worth a look if Puttense Dreef is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07722300) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.