Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Broekakkers, Gilze.
Broekakkers is an industrial estate, so this isn't where you'll find a home—it's where local businesses operate. If you work here or run a company, you'll find straightforward, functional spaces with good road access via the N65. The appeal is practical: you're close to Tilburg's job market and Breda's amenities, without the commute chaos. Most people living nearby choose the quieter residential pockets of Gilze proper, just a few minutes away.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Broekakkers
Pros:
- Quiet, low-density area with plenty of space between houses; no through-traffic from commuters
- New-build homes with modern energy standards and low maintenance
- Direct access to cycling routes toward Breda and Tilburg without major intersections
- Affordable compared to urban areas in Brabant; significantly less than Breda or Tilburg proper
Cons:
- No shops, bars, or restaurants within walking distance; everything requires a car
- Limited public transport; nearest station is Gilze-Rijen, served only by regional trains to Breda
- School-age children must be driven to primary schools; no primary school in the immediate area
- Car-dependent for daily life; cycling to work is only viable toward Breda or nearby logistics centers
- Surrounded by industrial and logistics warehouses; significant truck traffic on adjacent roads during business hours
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Gilze en Rijen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 53.01
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 471
- Residential burglary
- 10
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 39
- Vandalism and public order
- 41
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
Finding a home in Gilze
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Asking prices and sale prices in Gilze
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The wider housing market in Gilze
Buying a home in Gilze? The median sale price was around €446,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, look at features such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026