Living in Goirleseweg West
Goirleseweg West is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 41 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,403 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 Goirleseweg West
The average home value (WOZ) in Goirleseweg West is €883,000, which puts it at #2 of 202 neighborhoods in Tilburg — 176% 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 Goirleseweg West sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2019: €612,000 · 2020: €644,000 · 2021: €699,000 · 2022: €750,000 · 2023: €838,000 · 2024: €839,000 · 2025: €883,000
The direction of the market: between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €612,000 to €883,000, up 44% — slower than the city as a whole (+63%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 98% 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, Goirleseweg West is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (39% of its 105 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 17%. 50% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.6 people.
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 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 4.0 km · library 2.5 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 16 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.9 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 8-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 2.1 km away.
Before you bid in Goirleseweg West
Before you bid in Goirleseweg West: 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 Goirleseweg West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Goirleseweg West suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €883,000 (176% pricier than most of Tilburg) 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 Goirleseweg West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Goirleseweg West, Tilburg is €883,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Goirleseweg West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
98% of homes in Goirleseweg West are owner-occupied and 2% are rentals.
Are house prices in Goirleseweg West rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Goirleseweg West rose from €612,000 to €883,000 (+44%); Tilburg as a whole moved up 63% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Goirleseweg West?
54% of homes in Goirleseweg West were built before 2000 and 46% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Goirleseweg West?
The average distance to a train station from Goirleseweg West is 3.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.1 km away on average.
Is Goirleseweg West an expensive part of Tilburg?
Yes — homes in Goirleseweg West cost about 176% more than in most of Tilburg, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Goirleseweg West good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.3 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 50% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Goirleseweg West?
Goirleseweg West is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 28% 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 Goirleseweg West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU08553402) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.