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De Goudse Poort, Gouda


De Goudse Poort, Gouda


De Goudse Poort, Gouda


De Goudse Poort, Gouda
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Number of establishments
De Goudse Poort is a vibrant neighbourhood with approximately 9,980 residents and a notably active business ecosystem of 1,240 registered establishments across 522 commercial properties. The area's economic profile reflects a balanced tertiary sector focus, with zakelijke dienstverlening (business services) leading at 325 vestigingen, followed closely by public administration, education and healthcare at 300 locations. This strong presence of professional services firms creates a busy, office-oriented atmosphere, while the significant representation of handel en horeca (retail and hospitality) with 170 establishments adds public-facing vitality to the neighbourhood. The remaining 145 industrial and energy-related operations indicate that De Goudse Poort maintains a genuinely mixed-use character rather than specialising in a single economic function.
For commercial real estate users, De Goudse Poort presents a well-resourced labour market with 4,830 workers in the resident economically active population and a solid net labour participation rate of 70%, ensuring a stable supply of qualified personnel for office-based operations. The neighbourhood's average net income of €35,600 per capita supports moderate purchasing power, making it attractive for service-oriented businesses and quality retail rather than luxury segments. These fundamentals position De Goudse Poort as most suitable for professional service providers, administrative functions, and mixed retail-hospitality concepts that benefit from proximity to a diversified business community and residential customer base.
CBS dataset: 85984NED · Last updated: June 29, 2026
De Goudse Poort is an active business park in Gouda with an established supply of office space. The park offers office users direct connections to the A12 and A20 motorways, which is an important advantage for companies seeking a logistically well-accessible location. Many buildings on the site operate with flexible units, allowing both small teams and larger organizations to find suitable space. For specific pricing information and available square meters, we recommend contacting our team directly.
Gouda remains an important economic centre in South Holland with a favourable location relative to Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Gouda is ideally located along major traffic arteries such as the A12 and A20 and has over 70,000 residents with an important supply function for the region. The office market has undergone significant structural shifts in recent years. In municipalities such as Gouda, both supply and stock have shrunk significantly, which can indicate market consolidation. This creates opportunities for companies investing in quality, well-accessible premises.
Nationally, employers increasingly value sustainability and modern office finishes. Trends such as sustainability, flexibility, valuation differences, scarcity at A-locations and the office as a strategic instrument in the 'war for talent' remain relevant. De Goudse Poort benefits from ongoing renovation activities that support this demand pattern.
Office space at De Goudse Poort is directly located at the on and off-ramps of Motorway A-12 and is very conveniently accessible by car, while public transport is also well-accessible through fast bus connections to Gouda NS Intercity station. The A12 and A20 motorways are at a very short distance, and the train station can be reached by bike in about 10 minutes. The proximity of logistics partners such as Sligro and Go Stores makes the park attractive for companies that regularly transport goods and services.
Businesses at De Goudse Poort benefit from a stable, business-oriented environment with an active community. The business complex at the entrance of De Goudse Poort business park is largely rented, with renovation and leasing initiatives by professional real estate managers. This means a market with continuous investment and modernization. Landlords on the park typically offer flexible lease terms and opportunities for businesses at different growth stages.
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