Living in Schuttersbosch
Schuttersbosch is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 321 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,850 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 Schuttersbosch
At €638,000 average WOZ value, Schuttersbosch ranks 15 out of 101 Eindhoven neighborhoods on price — 70% 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 Schuttersbosch sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2019: €398,000 · 2020: €442,000 · 2021: €472,000 · 2022: €523,000 · 2023: €587,000 · 2024: €600,000 · 2025: €638,000
The direction of the market: between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €398,000 to €638,000, up 60% — 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: 53% owner-occupied against 47% rental, including 46% 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, Schuttersbosch is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (34% of its 710 residents), followed by over-65s at 29%. Households split into 34% singles and 34% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 34% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.1 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 2.0 km · library 4.8 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 13 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.1 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.6 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.5 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Before you bid in Schuttersbosch
Before you bid in Schuttersbosch: 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, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 Schuttersbosch a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Schuttersbosch has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €638,000 (70% pricier than most of Eindhoven) and the neighborhood has 710 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Schuttersbosch?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Schuttersbosch, Eindhoven is €638,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Schuttersbosch mostly owner-occupied or rental?
53% of homes in Schuttersbosch are owner-occupied and 47% are rentals, of which 46% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Schuttersbosch rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Schuttersbosch rose from €398,000 to €638,000 (+60%); 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 Schuttersbosch?
46% of homes in Schuttersbosch were built before 2000 and 54% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Schuttersbosch?
The average distance to a train station from Schuttersbosch is 4.6 km; a large supermarket is 1.1 km away on average.
Is Schuttersbosch an expensive part of Eindhoven?
Yes — homes in Schuttersbosch cost about 70% more than in most of Eindhoven, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Schuttersbosch good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.1 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 34% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Schuttersbosch?
Schuttersbosch is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 73% 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 Schuttersbosch is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU07722380) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.