Living in Bloeidaal
Bloeidaal is more village than city in feel, and most of its 66 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 145 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Amersfoort sits at the rail crossroads of the Netherlands, which makes it a favorite for couples commuting in different directions. A well-preserved medieval center is ringed by thoughtfully planned newer districts like Vathorst.
The housing market in Bloeidaal
The average home value (WOZ) in Bloeidaal is €843,000, which puts it at #7 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 104% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Bloeidaal sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2018 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €528,000 to €871,000, up 65% — slower than the city as a whole (+83%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 98% 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, Bloeidaal is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (37% of its 205 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 18%. 57% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.4 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 28 min walk · GP 28 min · hospital 5.4 km · library 2.8 km · 2 cinemas 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 26 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.9 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 9-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.7 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.8 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Bloeidaal
Before you bid in Bloeidaal: 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 Bloeidaal a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bloeidaal 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 €843,000 (104% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 205 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bloeidaal?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bloeidaal, Amersfoort is €843,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bloeidaal mostly owner-occupied or rental?
98% of homes in Bloeidaal are owner-occupied and 2% are rentals.
Are house prices in Bloeidaal rising?
Between 2018 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Bloeidaal rose from €528,000 to €871,000 (+65%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 83% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Bloeidaal?
42% of homes in Bloeidaal were built before 2000 and 58% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bloeidaal?
The average distance to a train station from Bloeidaal is 3.0 km; a large supermarket is 2.4 km away on average.
Is Bloeidaal an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Bloeidaal are 104% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Bloeidaal good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 2.2 km away. 57% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Bloeidaal is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071201) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.