Living in Leusderkwartier-Oost
Leusderkwartier-Oost is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 1,056 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 6,758 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 Leusderkwartier-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Leusderkwartier-Oost is €470,000, which puts it at #45 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 14% 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 Leusderkwartier-Oost sits in the middle 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 €240,000 to €482,000, up 101% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 56% owner-occupied against 44% rental, including 37% 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, Leusderkwartier-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (29% of its 2,310 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 24%. Households split into 41% singles and 33% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 40% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; there are about 8 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 4 min · hospital 4.2 km · library 1.8 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 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 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; 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 (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
96% 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 Leusderkwartier-Oost
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 Leusderkwartier-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Leusderkwartier-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €470,000 (14% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 2,310 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Leusderkwartier-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Leusderkwartier-Oost, Amersfoort is €470,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Leusderkwartier-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
56% of homes in Leusderkwartier-Oost are owner-occupied and 44% are rentals, of which 37% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Leusderkwartier-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Leusderkwartier-Oost rose from €240,000 to €482,000 (+101%); 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 Leusderkwartier-Oost?
96% of homes in Leusderkwartier-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 Leusderkwartier-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Leusderkwartier-Oost is 2.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Leusderkwartier-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Leusderkwartier-Oost are 14% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Leusderkwartier-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 Leusderkwartier-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071602) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.