Buying a home in Buitengebied Steeg, Schijndel.
Buitengebied Steeg is where you buy land and build your own place, or find older farmhouses with real character tucked into quiet corners. Your neighbours are spread out here, not packed in—think rural, but connected enough that you're not stranded. The A50 slides past to the east, so commuting to Eindhoven or beyond is straightforward. You get that countryside feeling without living miles from shops and schools.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Steeg
Pros:
- Direct access to rural cycling routes along the Aa and through Meierijstad's polder landscape; less congestion than suburban fringe areas
- Lower property prices than Eindhoven or 's-Hertogenbosch, with space for renovation projects
- Quiet, with minimal through-traffic on local roads
- 15 minutes by car to Schijndel station for direct trains to Utrecht and Den Bosch
Cons:
- No walkable services; you need a car for groceries, pharmacy, or restaurants
- Scattered building pattern means no neighborhood center or social infrastructure
- Limited public transport—bus lines are infrequent and don't serve all directions
- Occasional flooding risk in low-lying fields during heavy rainfall
- Nearest secondary schools and medical facilities in Schijndel town, 5+ km away
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Meierijstad
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 35.44
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 852
- Residential burglary
- 34
- Theft
- 229
- Violence and threats
- 78
- Vandalism and public order
- 60
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 Schijndel
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Schijndel
To judge whether a home’s asking price is in line with similar homes, look at recent sales of homes with comparable characteristics. The area’s median sale price is only a broad reference, not a value for a particular home.
The wider housing market in Schijndel
Buying a home in Schijndel? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €390,000. Compare a home’s living area and condition with those of similar homes before deciding whether it suits you.
Updated: September 2026