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Centrum, Eindhoven

Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €346.000, with 18% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 27,820 residents, with 67% 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

€346.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€346.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-12% vs city · -13% vs NL

Owner-occupied

18%

-59% vs city · -68% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€469.870

+4.3% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+1.6%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

59%

Median time on market

30 days

Market tension

2.6

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1985-1995

Number of homes

7.828

Energy labels in the area

Based on 13,538 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.3
Amenities
4.1
Housing quality
2.6
Physical environment
2.8
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk481.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 11% vs last year

Theft

196.3 per 1,000

Violence

54.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

23.3 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

27.820

Households

18.360

Age distribution

0–15: 8%15–25: 21%25–45: 46%45–65: 16%65+: 10%

Single-person

67%

Avg. household

1.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

12.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.7 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor1.1 km
Hospital2.6 km
Primary school1.0 km
Daycare0.9 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Salto-basisschool Reigerlaan

Primary · 673m

Not rated

Montessoribasisschool De Trinoom

Primary · 807m

Not rated

Fellenoord

Primary · 920m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool de Hasselbraam

Primary · 1.1km

Not rated

Basisschool De Driestam

Primary · 1.3km

Not rated

Source: DUO 2026

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