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De Goudse Poort, Gouda
De Goudse Poort, Gouda
De Goudse Poort, Gouda
De Goudse Poort, Gouda
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Calculated by RE-SEARCH from the current offering, building registries and CBS neighbourhood data.
Distribution across 4 labelled buildings.
50%
label A or better
Based on 4 locations with a known floor area.
Average construction year 1996 (4 buildings, source: BAG registry).
Based on CBS address density around 4 locations.
The Gouda offering sits mostly in quieter, more spacious surroundings (on average 1,267 addresses/km²). The surrounding neighbourhoods are dominated by business services and retail and hospitality (source: Statistics Netherlands).
Share of locations with this facility within 800 m.
Share of the offering with this amenity.
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Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken & buurten
Number of establishments
Gouda is a vibrant mid-sized municipality in the Netherlands with approximately 75,800 residents and a well-developed commercial real estate base comprising nearly 3,820 non-residential properties. The local economy is notably diverse, anchored by a strong services sector with 2,355 business service establishments that drive demand for modern office space and professional infrastructure. The public sector, education, and healthcare sectors contribute substantially with 1,960 registered entities, while manufacturing and energy operations account for 1,465 businesses, reflecting Gouda's continued industrial significance. Trade and hospitality venues number 1,365 establishments, indicating a lively retail and food service market that supports active foot traffic and consumer engagement across the municipality.
For commercial real estate seekers, Gouda presents a compelling market underpinned by solid labour availability and purchasing power. The municipality's working population of approximately 40,270 individuals maintains a healthy net employment participation rate of 72 percent, ensuring a stable talent pool for business operations. With an average income of €34,500 per capita, the local catchment area demonstrates moderate to good consumer purchasing capacity. This economic profile makes Gouda particularly attractive for office-based service providers seeking proximity to administrative and professional functions, as well as for retailers and hospitality operators targeting both local residents and regional visitors. The balanced sectoral mix also presents viable opportunities for light industrial and specialized manufacturing users seeking accessible, well-connected premises outside major metropolitan centres.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
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In the Netherlands, rental rates at prime locations stood at approximately 590 euros per m² per year at the end of 2025, while secondary market space rents for around 217 euros per m² per year. Gouda offers office space at intermediate market rates, especially in the city center and well-connected locations. In towns like Gouda, both the supply and inventory of office space have shrunk significantly in recent years. This reduction improves the supply-demand balance and strengthens negotiating positions for tenants entering the market strategically.
Gouda has over 70,000 residents, serves an important regional function, and benefits from excellent accessibility. Companies increasingly relocate to more sustainable locations aligned with their brand, workforce, and work models (prioritizing quality over quantity), driving up space costs and rental prices. In Gouda, demand clusters around the historic city center and accessible business parks (Goudse Poort, Gouwestroom). Organizations have largely stabilized their hybrid work arrangements; while office space take-up in 2025 was slightly lower than previous years, evidence suggests the market has reached an inflection point moving toward better supply-demand equilibrium.
Employees increasingly demand quality, accessibility, and sustainability and are less willing to compromise; consequently, both demand and supply concentrate around central locations with excellent connectivity, such as transit hubs and city centers. In Gouda, office space will be reduced at the highway location Goudse Poort; the Midden-Holland region plans to withdraw more than 57,000 square meters from inventory due to vacancy challenges.
Gouda is ideally located on major thoroughfares including the A12 and A20, features a historic city center with numerous amenities, and maintains strong road and rail connections to nearby cities including Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. The NS railway station is ten minutes away by public transport; during peak hours, city buses depart every 15 minutes. Car-accessible highway connections provide efficient reach for motor-dependent businesses. The city center includes retail, dining, and professional services supporting employees and employers alike.
Gouda offers companies flexibility and cost benefits outside expensive G5 major cities. In nearly three-quarters of G40 office municipalities, supply has declined over the past two years, improving the supply-demand ratio, particularly in towns like Gouda where both supply and inventory have contracted significantly. This scarcity benefits quick-acting tenants and selective landlords alike. Many rental arrangements in Gouda favor flexible lease terms due to landlord flexibility, appealing to startups and expanding firms seeking cost discipline without long-term commitment.
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At a glance
Office space for rent in Gouda: 4 properties. 50% of listings carry energy label A or better.
