Living in Wielewaal
Wielewaal is more village than city in feel, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (100%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 47 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 Wielewaal
The average home value (WOZ) in Wielewaal is €1,204,000, which puts it at #1 of 101 neighborhoods in Eindhoven — 242% 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 Wielewaal 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 €938,000 to €1,417,000, up 51% — slower than the city as a whole (+57%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 79% 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, Wielewaal is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (31% of its 110 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 24%. 49% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 3.5 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 38 min walk · GP 34 min · hospital 4.8 km · library 5.5 km · 1 cinema 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 1.0 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 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.4 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering.
Before you bid in Wielewaal
Before you bid in Wielewaal: 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 Wielewaal a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Wielewaal 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 €1,204,000 (242% above the Eindhoven median) and the neighborhood has 110 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Wielewaal?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Wielewaal, Eindhoven is €1,204,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Wielewaal mostly owner-occupied or rental?
79% of homes in Wielewaal are owner-occupied and 21% are rentals.
Are house prices in Wielewaal rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Wielewaal rose from €938,000 to €1,417,000 (+51%); 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 Wielewaal?
31% of homes in Wielewaal were built before 2000 and 69% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Wielewaal?
The average distance to a train station from Wielewaal is 3.3 km; a large supermarket is 3.5 km away on average.
Is Wielewaal an expensive part of Eindhoven?
Yes — average home values in Wielewaal are 242% above the Eindhoven median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Wielewaal good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.1 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 49% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Eindhoven
Closest in price — worth a look if Wielewaal is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU07726260) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.