Buying a home in De Mortel, De Mortel.
In Bakel you live in a village where you still know your neighbours and where the baker and butcher keep their shops. The houses are mostly from the seventies and eighties, many detached or semi-detached with space around them. You're well set for daily life: everything is within cycling distance, and the Peel nature reserve is right there when you need open air and quiet. Gemert is close by for more shops and services, but you feel genuinely rooted in the village here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Mortel
Pros:
- Quiet, small-scale residential area with many families; no big-city hustle
- Direct bus connection to Eindhoven via line 401 (approximately 30 minutes)
- Affordable house prices compared to surrounding regions
- Close to nature reserves such as the Peel and Strabrechtse Heide for walking and cycling
Cons:
- Limited range of shops and amenities; many businesses close in the afternoon
- Car almost essential for daily life; public transport is sparse outside the bus line to Eindhoven
- Little nightlife; nearest hospitality venues are in Gemert or further away
- Demographically aging; few young people and families with young children
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gemert-Bakel
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.42
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 38
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 5
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does De Mortel offer?
De Mortel is a quiet village where you'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses, especially appealing if you want space around you. You're living among people with roots here, not a transient neighbourhood. It's half an hour from Eindhoven, so you have city amenities nearby without being in the thick of it. The surroundings are green and rural, with plenty of cycling routes through the Kempen.
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Housing market De Mortel
In De Mortel, the real estate market shows notable activity. This quarter, 5 homes sold compared to 3 last quarter. The average transaction price went from 804,000 euros last quarter to 550,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,297 euros to 3,377 euros. The average list price decreased from 949,000 euros last quarter to 526,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: May 2026
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