Living in Heideweg e.o.
Heideweg e.o. is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 112 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 1,111 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 Heideweg e.o.
At €696,000 average WOZ value, Heideweg e.o. ranks 14 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 69% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Heideweg e.o. 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 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €362,000 to €764,000, up 111% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 93% 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, Heideweg e.o. is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (34% of its 320 residents), followed by children under 15 at 23%. 52% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 58% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 26 min · hospital 6.5 km · library 1.0 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 14 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.7 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 11 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; households here average 1.4 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 67% 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 Heideweg e.o.
Before you bid in Heideweg e.o.: 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 Heideweg e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Heideweg e.o. suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €696,000 (69% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 320 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Heideweg e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Heideweg e.o., Amersfoort is €696,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Heideweg e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
93% of homes in Heideweg e.o. are owner-occupied and 7% are rentals, of which 3% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Heideweg e.o. rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Heideweg e.o. rose from €362,000 to €764,000 (+111%); 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 Heideweg e.o.?
67% of homes in Heideweg e.o. were built before 2000 and 33% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Heideweg e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Heideweg e.o. is 0.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Heideweg e.o. an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Heideweg e.o. are 69% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Heideweg e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.2 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 52% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Heideweg e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03072603) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.