Buying a home in Hurk, Eindhoven.
Hurk is where you'll find solid brick row homes and terraces from the mid-20th century, mostly owner-occupied and well-maintained by people who've been here for years. You're sitting between the Strijp creative quarter to the north and the quieter residential sprawl to the south, which means you get a real neighborhood feel without constant foot traffic. The Dommelbeek runs through here, and locals actually use it for a walk or a run rather than just looking at it. Your nearest shops are on Geldropseweg, and you're a fifteen-minute bike ride from Eindhoven's center. It's the kind of place where people stay because the bones of the homes are good and the streets feel lived in.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Hurk
Pros:
- Easy walk to Eindhoven Centraal for trains to Amsterdam, Arnhem, or 's-Hertogenbosch (15 minutes on foot)
- Direct tram lines 4 and 5 run through or nearby, connecting you quickly to Strijp-S, the university, and Catharina hospital
- Quiet residential streets with older, well-maintained terraced houses and some villas
- Close to the Dommel river for cycling and walking routes toward Nuenen
Cons:
- No supermarket directly in Hurk itself; you'll shop in adjacent De Stropers or cycle to central Eindhoven
- Limited nightlife or restaurant scene within Hurk—you're dependent on other neighborhoods
- Can feel removed from the city's activity if you prefer walkable urban energy
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Eindhoven
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 73.87
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 820
- Residential burglary
- 24
- Theft
- 147
- Violence and threats
- 67
- Vandalism and public order
- 63
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
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Updated: September 2026