Buying a home in Rooiseheide, Schijndel.
Rooiseheide is where you'll find solid family homes built in the 1980s and 90s—detached and semi-detached houses with proper gardens, not cramped townhouses. The neighbourhood sits just outside Schijndel's centre, so you get breathing room without feeling cut off; the bakery, supermarket and schools are a short walk or cycle away. You're surrounded by genuinely quiet streets and green space, which means your neighbours tend to be long-term residents raising kids or winding down. It's not fashionable, and that's partly the point: mortgages stay reasonable, and people actually know each other here.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Rooiseheide
Pros:
- Direct A50 access via Dommelweg makes commuting to Eindhoven (15 min) or Den Bosch (20 min) straightforward
- Meierijstad leisure pass gives discounts at local pools and sports facilities; Schijndel has a decent sports cluster
- Quieter than central Schijndel but still walkable to the town center and market square
- Mix of newer suburban builds and older character homes; you get choice without the tight city grid
Cons:
- Limited public transport; no direct train station—nearest is Schijndel town, 2km walk or bike
- Shopping is thin; you'll head into Schijndel center or out to bigger chains on the A50 corridor
- Dominated by car-oriented sprawl; cycling and walking infrastructure is basic compared to central town areas
- School capacity has been tight; check gemeente waiting lists before buying with young kids
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 Rooiseheide 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 Rooiseheide
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Housing market Rooiseheide
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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