Buying a home in Westakkers, Berlicum.

Westakkers is where Berlicum's newer suburban homes sit comfortably between the village centre and open countryside. You'll find families here, practical four-bedroom rows and semi-detached places built from the 1990s onward, with gardens that actually fit a trampoline. The local school is walking distance, and you've got the quiet of fields nearby without feeling cut off—Boxtel and Den Bosch are both reachable by car in under 20 minutes. It's straightforward, unpretentious living: good homes, good neighbours, no fuss.

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What to consider when buying in Westakkers

Pros:

  • Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots, typical of what you find here
  • Direct bus connection (line 401) to Den Bosch city centre, takes about 25 minutes
  • Schools within walking distance: both primary schools and secondary options nearby in Sint-Michielsgestel
  • Decent local shops on Hoofdstraat in central Berlicum, plus larger supermarkets a short drive away

Cons:

  • You'll need a car for most daily tasks; public transport is limited to that one bus line
  • Newer suburban feel means fewer established trees and less mature landscaping than older villages
  • House prices have climbed sharply in recent years as Den Bosch commuters discovered the area
  • Limited evening life or nightlife; closest cinema and restaurants are in Den Bosch proper

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Sint-Michielsgestel

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
17.00
Total registered (12 mo)
142
Residential burglary
7
Theft
26
Violence and threats
18
Vandalism and public order
12

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 Berlicum

Choose homes in Berlicum that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether the details of each home match what you are looking for before deciding which properties to consider.

Asking prices and sale prices in Berlicum

Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Berlicum. This is more useful for judging the price of this home than treating the area's median as its value.

The wider housing market in Berlicum

Buying a home in Berlicum? The median sale price was around € 544,000 in the previous full quarter. Compare a home’s living area and condition with recent sales of similar homes.

Updated: September 2026

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