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)
16.04
Total registered (12 mo)
134
Residential burglary
5
Theft
27
Violence and threats
15
Vandalism and public order
11

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 Berlicum

Choose homes in Berlicum that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.

Asking prices and sale prices in Berlicum

Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Berlicum, rather than treating the area's median as the value of this home.

The wider housing market in Berlicum

Buying a home in Berlicum? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €590,000. When comparing homes, consider characteristics such as living area and condition alongside similar recent sales.

Updated: September 2026

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