Living in De Velden Noord
De Velden Noord is quiet and low-density, and most of its 190 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,953 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Almere is the Netherlands' youngest city — planned, spacious and car-friendly, with newer housing stock than almost anywhere else in the country. Many residents commute: Amsterdam is around 25 minutes by train, which is exactly the trade many buyers here have chosen.
The housing market in De Velden Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in De Velden Noord is €753,000, which puts it at #5 of 165 neighborhoods in Almere — 100% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so De Velden Noord sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €647,000 · 2023: €723,000 · 2024: €730,000 · 2025: €753,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €647,000 to €753,000, up 16% — slower than the city as a whole (+28%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 97% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, De Velden Noord is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 510 residents), followed by over-65s at 24%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 57% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.1 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 34 min · hospital 6.1 km · library 2.7 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 12 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.0 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 11-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.8 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; households here average 1.5 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in De Velden Noord
Before you bid in De Velden Noord: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is De Velden Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. De Velden Noord suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €753,000 (100% pricier than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 510 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in De Velden Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in De Velden Noord, Almere is €753,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is De Velden Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
97% of homes in De Velden Noord are owner-occupied and 3% are rentals.
Are house prices in De Velden Noord rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in De Velden Noord rose from €647,000 to €753,000 (+16%); Almere as a whole moved up 28% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in De Velden Noord?
55% of homes in De Velden Noord were built before 2000 and 45% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from De Velden Noord?
The average distance to a train station from De Velden Noord is 4.8 km; a large supermarket is 1.1 km away on average.
Is De Velden Noord an expensive part of Almere?
Yes — homes in De Velden Noord cost about 100% more than in most of Almere, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is De Velden Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in De Velden Noord?
De Velden Noord is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Zeekleigebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Almere
Closest in price — worth a look if De Velden Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00340901) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.