Living in Parkwijk Noordoost
Parkwijk Noordoost is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 755 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 7,293 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 Parkwijk Noordoost
The average home value (WOZ) in Parkwijk Noordoost is €397,000, which puts it at #67 of 165 neighborhoods in Almere — 5% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Parkwijk 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: €309,000 · 2023: €364,000 · 2024: €379,000 · 2025: €397,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €309,000 to €397,000, up 28% — 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: 61% owner-occupied against 39% rental, including 28% 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, Parkwijk Noordoost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 1,875 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 27%. 48% 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 are broadly middle-of-the-road (28% high-income, 29% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 2.3 km · library 2.2 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (4 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 station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.4 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
100% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Parkwijk Noordoost
Before you bid in Parkwijk 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 Parkwijk Noordoost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Parkwijk Noordoost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €397,000 (5% pricier than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 1,875 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Parkwijk Noordoost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Parkwijk Noordoost, Almere is €397,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Parkwijk Noordoost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
61% of homes in Parkwijk Noordoost are owner-occupied and 39% are rentals, of which 28% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Parkwijk Noordoost rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Parkwijk Noordoost rose from €309,000 to €397,000 (+28%); 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 Parkwijk Noordoost?
100% of homes in Parkwijk Noordoost were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Parkwijk Noordoost?
The average distance to a train station from Parkwijk Noordoost is 2.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Parkwijk Noordoost an expensive part of Almere?
Prices sit close to what most of Almere costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Parkwijk Noordoost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 48% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Parkwijk Noordoost?
Parkwijk 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 Parkwijk Noordoost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00342002) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.