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Neighbourhood profile · Breda

Breda centrum, Breda

Breda centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €324.000, with 26% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 18,555 residents, with 68% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€324.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€324.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-23% vs city · -19% vs NL

Owner-occupied

26%

-53% vs city · -54% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€509.387

+5.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

64%

Median time on market

29 days

Market tension

2.5

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

10.495

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,623 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.2
Amenities
4.0
Housing quality
3.0
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 3% vs last year

Theft

62.0 per 1,000

Violence

24.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

16.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

18.555

Households

12.390

Age distribution

0–15: 6%15–25: 21%25–45: 39%45–65: 19%65+: 14%

Single-person

68%

Avg. household

1.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

5.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Breda (uitbreiding)

Foundation risk

HighNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station2.3 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor1.1 km
Hospital2.1 km
Primary school1.0 km
Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda

Secondary · 1.0km

Kbs St Joseph

Primary · 1.2km

Satisfactory

Curio VO, locatie prinsentuin van cooth vmbo

Secondary · 1.8km

Curio locatie Prinsentuin van Cooth vmbo

Secondary · 1.8km

Kbs De Parel

Primary · 2.3km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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