Living in Groenstraat
Groenstraat is quiet and low-density, and most of its 109 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 945 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 Groenstraat
The average home value (WOZ) in Groenstraat is €792,000, which puts it at #3 of 200 neighborhoods in Tilburg — 171% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Tilburg's cheapest buurt averages €113,000 and its most expensive €910,000, so Groenstraat 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 2017 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €440,000 to €727,000, up 65% — slower 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: 39% owner-occupied against 61% 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, Groenstraat is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (38% of its 415 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 30%. Households split into 33% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.9 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 8.6 km · library 0.9 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 0.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 18-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 6.1 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.5 km away; households here average 1.9 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Groenstraat
Before you bid in Groenstraat: 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.
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 Groenstraat a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Groenstraat suits 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 €792,000 (171% above the Tilburg median) and the neighborhood has 415 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Groenstraat?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Groenstraat, Tilburg is €792,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Groenstraat mostly owner-occupied or rental?
39% of homes in Groenstraat are owner-occupied and 61% are rentals.
Are house prices in Groenstraat rising?
Between 2017 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Groenstraat rose from €440,000 to €727,000 (+65%); 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 Groenstraat?
45% of homes in Groenstraat were built before 2000 and 55% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Groenstraat?
The average distance to a train station from Groenstraat is 6.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is Groenstraat an expensive part of Tilburg?
Yes — average home values in Groenstraat are 171% above the Tilburg median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Groenstraat good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Tilburg
Closest in price — worth a look if Groenstraat is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU08556701) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.