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Kanaalzone, Tilburg

Kanaalzone scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €305.000, with 58% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 13,000 residents, with 56% 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

€305.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€305.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-10% vs city · -23% vs NL

Owner-occupied

58%

+16% vs city · +2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€424.838

+6.6% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+3.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

68%

Median time on market

32 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

3.170

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,594 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

0%

District heating

0%

Solar installations

9

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.5
Amenities
3.5
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
2.7
Residents
2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk217.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 3% vs last year

Theft

52.1 per 1,000

Violence

30.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

17.8 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

13.000

Households

7.320

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 16%25–45: 34%45–65: 25%65+: 13%

Single-person

56%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

15.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

8.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 65 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.3 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.4 km
Hospital2.2 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

De Cocon

Primary · 167m

Satisfactory

2College voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo, Cobbenhagenmavo

Secondary · 759m

2College Cobbenhagenlyceum Waldorfstroom

Secondary · 825m

2College voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo, Cobbenhagenlyceum

Secondary · 880m

Basisschool Den Bijstere

Primary · 1.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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