Buying a home in Akert, Geldrop.
Akert sits in Geldrop's quieter eastern corner—you'll find mostly post-war family homes with gardens big enough to actually use. The neighbourhood has that understated feel where people tend to stay: good schools nearby, a local supermarket, and the rural fringe is close enough that you can reach green space on foot or bike. It's not the flashy part of town, but that's partly the point. You're getting solid suburban living without the traffic noise you'd deal with closer to the centre.
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What to consider when buying in Akert
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Eindhoven Centraal (10 minutes) and onward to Amsterdam or other major cities via the Brabantse Lijn.
- New suburban housing stock with modern insulation and utilities; very few pre-war properties means lower renovation risk.
- Close to the A67 motorway entrance, making commutes to Venlo, Maastricht, or Cologne straightforward.
- Geldrop town centre with supermarkets and basic services is a short cycle ride away.
Cons:
- Built in the 2000s as commuter suburban sprawl; little walkable density or street life compared to older Dutch towns.
- Limited nightlife, restaurants, or cultural venues within the neighbourhood itself—you depend on Eindhoven (15 km) or Geldrop centre.
- Surrounded by farmland and industrial zones; not much local character or variety in architecture.
- Car-dependent for anything beyond basics, despite the train station.
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Geldrop-Mierlo
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 44.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,321
- Residential burglary
- 45
- Theft
- 179
- Violence and threats
- 134
- Vandalism and public order
- 104
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Geldrop
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether each property suits your plans and what work, if any, you would be comfortable taking on.
Asking prices and sale prices in Geldrop
Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of similar homes in Geldrop, considering size, location and condition. The area’s median is only a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Geldrop
Buying a home in Geldrop? The median sale price was around € 460,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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