Buying a home in Plein 1, Schijndel.
Plein 1 in Schijndel puts you right in the heart of a small town where you actually recognize faces at the baker. Most homes here are mid-sized family houses and apartments, many from the 1970s and 80s—solid builds, straightforward layouts, nothing fancy but genuinely livable. You're steps from the town center's cafés and shops, and the Meierij Museum is nearby if you're into local art. It's the kind of place where kids cycle to school and neighbors still chat on stoops.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Plein 1
Pros:
- Walking distance to Schijndel's town center and the weekly market on Plein itself
- Train station (Schijndel) is a 10-minute walk away with direct connections to 's-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven
- Relatively quiet for a central location; Plein 1 sits just off the main commercial bustle
- Mixed residential fabric means you're not locked into one housing type
Cons:
- Limited choice of restaurants and cafés compared to larger towns nearby
- No supermarket immediately on Plein 1; closest are a short walk away on Markt or Gasthuisplein
- Weekend market activity can mean street congestion and noise on market days
- Fewer cultural institutions (cinema, theater) within the neighborhood itself
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Meierijstad
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 35.86
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 862
- Residential burglary
- 37
- Theft
- 228
- Violence and threats
- 76
- Vandalism and public order
- 57
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
What does Plein 1 offer?
You'll find mostly family homes here, many from the 1960s-1980s, at solid prices that let you actually have money left for renovations. Schijndel sits on the edge of things—close enough to Eindhoven and Den Bosch for work, but quiet enough that you can hear your neighbours' chickens. The town center has what you need: a decent butcher, a few cafés, a hardware store. Expect long cycling routes through the Meierij countryside, and schools that cater to the families around you.
Buying agent in Plein 1
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Housing market Plein 1
In Schijndel, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 71, compared to 54 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 571,000 euros, compared to 576,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 4,254 euros, compared to 4,386 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 571,000 euros, compared to 571,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a steady demand in the local market.
Updated: April 2026
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