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.

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What 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)
54.36
Total registered (12 mo)
483
Residential burglary
11
Theft
17
Violence and threats
36
Vandalism and public order
39

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 Gilze

Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether the available information answers your questions about each specific home.

Asking prices and sale prices in Gilze

To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Gilze, considering features such as type, size and condition. The area’s median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.

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

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