Living in Literatuurwijk Noordoost
Literatuurwijk Noordoost is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 561 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 8,865 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Literatuurwijk Noordoost
The average home value (WOZ) in Literatuurwijk Noordoost is €375,000, which puts it at #86 of 165 neighborhoods in Almere, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Literatuurwijk Noordoost sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €299,000 · 2023: €353,000 · 2024: €360,000 · 2025: €375,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €299,000 to €375,000, up 25% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 47% owner-occupied against 52% rental, including 47% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Literatuurwijk Noordoost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 1,515 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. 49% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 40% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 3.6 km · library 3.4 km · 1 cinema within 5 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (7 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 14 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 98% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Literatuurwijk Noordoost
Before you bid in Literatuurwijk Noordoost: 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 Literatuurwijk Noordoost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Literatuurwijk Noordoost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €375,000 and the neighborhood has 1,515 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Literatuurwijk Noordoost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Literatuurwijk Noordoost, Almere is €375,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Literatuurwijk Noordoost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Literatuurwijk Noordoost are owner-occupied and 52% are rentals, of which 47% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Literatuurwijk Noordoost rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Literatuurwijk Noordoost rose from €299,000 to €375,000 (+25%); 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 Literatuurwijk Noordoost?
98% of homes in Literatuurwijk Noordoost were built before 2000 and 2% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Literatuurwijk Noordoost?
The average distance to a train station from Literatuurwijk Noordoost is 1.2 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Literatuurwijk Noordoost an expensive part of Almere?
Prices sit close to what most of Almere costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Literatuurwijk Noordoost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 7 daycare locations within a kilometer. 49% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Literatuurwijk Noordoost?
Literatuurwijk Noordoost 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 Literatuurwijk Noordoost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00343002) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.