Living in Enschot Zuid
Enschot Zuid is more village than city in feel, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (45% houses).
With just 383 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Tilburg offers some of the most affordable urban living in the south of the country, with a growing university presence and former textile-industry areas steadily converting into housing. Your euro buys noticeably more square meters here than in the Randstad.
The housing market in Enschot Zuid
At €641,000 average WOZ value, Enschot Zuid ranks 12 out of 202 Tilburg neighborhoods on price — 100% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Tilburg's cheapest buurt averages €136,000 and its priciest €1,053,000, so Enschot Zuid sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2017: €256,000 · 2018: €363,000 · 2019: €398,000 · 2020: €453,000 · 2021: €494,000 · 2022: €522,000 · 2023: €591,000 · 2024: €598,000 · 2025: €641,000
The direction of the market: between 2017 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €256,000 to €641,000, up 150% — faster than the city as a whole (+93%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 40% owner-occupied against 60% 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, Enschot Zuid is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (56% of its 220 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 18%. Households split into 34% singles and 19% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.9 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 28 min walk · GP 28 min · hospital 5.7 km · library 2.2 km · 2 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 17 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.2 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 10-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.4 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 0.7 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Enschot Zuid
Before you bid in Enschot Zuid: 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 Enschot Zuid a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Enschot Zuid suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers, families with children and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €641,000 (100% pricier than most of Tilburg) and the neighborhood has 220 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Enschot Zuid?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Enschot Zuid, Tilburg is €641,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Enschot Zuid mostly owner-occupied or rental?
40% of homes in Enschot Zuid are owner-occupied and 60% are rentals.
Are house prices in Enschot Zuid rising?
Between 2017 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Enschot Zuid rose from €256,000 to €641,000 (+150%); Tilburg as a whole moved up 93% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Enschot Zuid?
36% of homes in Enschot Zuid were built before 2000 and 64% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Enschot Zuid?
The average distance to a train station from Enschot Zuid is 4.4 km; a large supermarket is 1.9 km away on average.
Is Enschot Zuid an expensive part of Tilburg?
Yes — homes in Enschot Zuid cost about 100% more than in most of Tilburg, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Enschot Zuid good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.4 km away and there are 0 daycare locations within a kilometer. 19% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Enschot Zuid?
Enschot Zuid is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 55% 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 Tilburg
Closest in price — worth a look if Enschot Zuid is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU08556617) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.