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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 27,605 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 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€346.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

18%

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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 risk539.3 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

255.2 per 1,000

Violence

44.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

20.1 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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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

7.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

5.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 128 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station1.5 km
Supermarket0.5 km
GP / Doctor0.9 km
Hospital2.3 km
Primary school0.7 km
Daycare0.6 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 2024

Housing Market

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

7.788

Avg. gas usage

640 m³/year

Avg. electricity

1.945 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

27.605

Households

18.225

Single-person

67%

Avg. household size

1.5

Age distribution

21%
46%
16%
10%
0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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