Analysis Report
Woensel
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Generated 15 April 2026
Balanced profile
Overall score
68/100
Transit
10/10
Safety
6/10
Green
3/10
Summary
"Decent area, average quality"
Woensel's Generalenbuurt offers a moderate balance between urban living and suburban amenities, but safety concerns and limited green spaces are notable drawbacks. The area's moderate safety rating, higher income, and expensive housing market are key characteristics. While some amenities like grocery shopping are convenient, others, such as schools, are scarce.
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Income and housing
Crime and safety
Noise and environment
Overall fit
Woensel
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Woensel's Generalenbuurt offers a moderate balance between urban living and suburban amenities, but safety concerns and limited green spaces are notable drawbacks. The area's moderate safety rating, higher income, and expensive housing market are key characteristics. While some amenities like grocery shopping are convenient, others, such as schools, are scarce.
Strongest visible upside
Strong mobility with 21 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
Main trade-off to check
Green relief is limited here, so the area may feel more built-up than restorative.
Evidence note
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area snapshot
District
Begijnenbroek
Municipality
Eindhoven
Safety
Moderate
Income level
Higher income
Urbanisation
Very urban
Nearby districts for comparison
Neighboring municipalities
Context data from CBS (Statistics Netherlands) and Politie · 2025
Housing data from this neighbourhood
Daily life fit
Lifestyle pillars
Decision read
Mobility is the clearest everyday strength here, while green & calm is the first routine check to pressure-test.
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 21 nearby stops within walking distance.
The official safety read is moderate, so safety is workable here without being a standout strength.
There is some outdoor relief here, with 1 park nearby, but the overall calmness still reads as very quiet.
Daily routines look easy here, with 8 grocery options and 7 food spots nearby.
Housing looks more middle-band here, with average home values around EUR 329,000.
Money & trade-offs
Affordability & trade-offs
Decision read
The housing picture looks relatively workable, so the real question is what you gain or give up in return. Convenience is a real strength here at 9/10, even if the housing picture is not especially cheap.
Price level
Mid-range
EUR 329,000
Budget fit
Mid budget fit
EUR 34,700
Housing mix
Social-housing heavy
Owner 43% · Rental 57%
Housing reliability: High · 5/5 core signals
Area position
Trade-off read
Around this address, the housing picture sits closer to a workable middle band than to either extreme. Price-wise, it stays closer to the local middle band than to either extreme. The housing mix includes a strong social-housing component. Recent municipality sale prices also point to an average purchase level around EUR 469,870. The local household profile is more family-sized, which supports a steadier residential feel. Parking provision looks comparatively comfortable for households that rely more on a car.
Median household income: EUR 34,700 · Eindhoven · CBS 2024 (voorlopig) · Housing context neighbourhood-level
Average purchase price: EUR 469,870 · Eindhoven · CBS average purchase price 2025
Practical specifics
School fit
Moderate
5.5/10
Decision read
School access looks usable rather than standout here, so this section is mainly about deciding whether the coverage is good enough for your own stage mix and routine.
School locations nearby
2
Unique institutions
2
Some nearby education options are present, but school access is not one of the clearest strengths of this area. There is also some higher-education presence nearby.
Strengths
- Strong mobility with 21 nearby transit stops supporting daily movement.
- Daily convenience is strong, with 8 grocery options and 7 food spots nearby.
- The local environment looks calmer than the noisier alternatives, which helps if everyday comfort matters.
Weaknesses
- Green relief is limited here, so the area may feel more built-up than restorative.
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How would this address score for other lifestyles?
Family
59
Young Professional
79
Nightlife
82
Active & Outdoors
58
Quiet & Remote
52
Student
79
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Mobility
Mobility is a genuine strength here, with 21 nearby stops within walking distance. People who want easy day-to-day movement and less car dependence.
Daily convenience
Daily routines look easy here, with 8 grocery options and 7 food spots nearby. People who value groceries, food, and everyday errands close to home.
Watch-outs before deciding
Green & calm
Green & calm deserves a closer in-person check here. Visit at different times of day if noise and atmosphere matter heavily to you.
Safety
This is one of the sections to pressure-test more closely. This is area context, not a guarantee about one street or one building.
Affordability reading
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