Living in Bloemenbuurt-Oost
Bloemenbuurt-Oost is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (81%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 8,606 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Bloemenbuurt-Oost is €330,000, which puts it at #112 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 20% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Bloemenbuurt-Oost sits in the budget 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 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €156,000 to €344,000, up 121% — faster than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 24% of homes are owner-occupied, and 61% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Bloemenbuurt-Oost is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (31% of its 2,235 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 45% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 55% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; there are about 11 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 2.1 km · library 1.6 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 6 minutes on foot; 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 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.6 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 96% 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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost
Before you bid in Bloemenbuurt-Oost: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Amersfoort is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Bloemenbuurt-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bloemenbuurt-Oost suits first-time buyers and families with children best. The average home value is €330,000 (20% below the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 2,235 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort is €330,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
24% of homes in Bloemenbuurt-Oost are owner-occupied and 76% are rentals, of which 61% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Bloemenbuurt-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Bloemenbuurt-Oost rose from €156,000 to €344,000 (+121%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 110% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
96% of homes in Bloemenbuurt-Oost were built before 2000 and 4% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bloemenbuurt-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Bloemenbuurt-Oost is 2.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
No — average home values are 20% below the Amersfoort median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Bloemenbuurt-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 33% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Bloemenbuurt-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03070303) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.