Living in Heerevelden West
Heerevelden West is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (100%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 4,071 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Heerevelden West
At €365,000 average WOZ value, Heerevelden West ranks 73 out of 200 Tilburg neighborhoods on price — 25% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Tilburg's cheapest buurt averages €113,000 and its most expensive €910,000, so Heerevelden West sits in the middle 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 €211,000 to €389,000, up 84% — 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: 61% owner-occupied against 39% rental, including 14% 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, Heerevelden West is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 1,215 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 20%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (23% high-income, 25% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 10 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 5.4 km · library 0.8 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: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (5 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 4.0 km away; households here average 1.3 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 100% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Heerevelden West
Before you bid in Heerevelden 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 Heerevelden West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Heerevelden 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 €365,000 (25% above the Tilburg median) and the neighborhood has 1,215 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Heerevelden West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Heerevelden West, Tilburg is €365,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Heerevelden West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
61% of homes in Heerevelden West are owner-occupied and 39% are rentals, of which 14% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Heerevelden West rising?
Between 2017 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Heerevelden West rose from €211,000 to €389,000 (+84%); 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 Heerevelden West?
100% of homes in Heerevelden West were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Heerevelden West?
The average distance to a train station from Heerevelden West is 2.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Heerevelden West an expensive part of Tilburg?
Yes — average home values in Heerevelden West are 25% above the Tilburg median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Heerevelden West good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Tilburg
Closest in price — worth a look if Heerevelden West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU08555101) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.