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Neighbourhoods in Eindhoven

Eindhoven has 20 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €397.150, ranging from €311.000 in Oud-Woensel to €533.000 in Meerhoven. The average livability score is 3.0 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Oud-Woensel

€311.000

Most expensive

Meerhoven

€533.000

Safest neighbourhood

Putten

3.0/5

Highest livability

Rozenknopje

3.0/5

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Insights

Eindhoven in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

-0.04vs. NL avg

Labour participation

71%

Benefits

11.3%

Wealth-0.06
Education+0.04
Employment-0.02
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Eindhoven

  • Owner-occupied44%
  • Social rental36%
  • Private rental20%
Source · CBS 82900121,191 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Eindhoven

permitted or under construction

Total

6,954

Under construction

2,402

Permitted

4,552

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q1

By client

  • Corporation912
  • Market875
  • Private8
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM03

Frequently Asked Questions

The best neighbourhoods in Eindhoven

20 neighbourhoods ranked on livability, property value, safety, noise and distance to a station or school — with the figure behind each place.

What does a home in Eindhoven cost?

Average WOZ value

€397,150

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Eindhoven usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€69,500

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.3%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Eindhoven

Further reading

What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?

The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.

How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?

Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.

Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?

Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat