Living in Oranjebuurt
Oranjebuurt is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (81%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 2,129 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 Oranjebuurt
At €1,040,000 average WOZ value, Oranjebuurt ranks 5 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 152% 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 Oranjebuurt 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 €617,000 to €1,004,000, up 63% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 97% 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, Oranjebuurt is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 905 residents), followed by over-65s at 26%. Households split into 21% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.5 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: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.7 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 3 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 14 min · hospital 4.5 km · library 3.1 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 12 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 6-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.3 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.5 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
89% 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 Oranjebuurt
Before you bid in Oranjebuurt: 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, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 Oranjebuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Oranjebuurt suits 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 €1,040,000 (152% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 905 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Oranjebuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Oranjebuurt, Amersfoort is €1,040,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Oranjebuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
97% of homes in Oranjebuurt are owner-occupied and 3% are rentals.
Are house prices in Oranjebuurt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Oranjebuurt rose from €617,000 to €1,004,000 (+63%); 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 Oranjebuurt?
89% of homes in Oranjebuurt were built before 2000 and 11% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Oranjebuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Oranjebuurt is 1.5 km; a large supermarket is 1.7 km away on average.
Is Oranjebuurt an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Oranjebuurt are 152% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Oranjebuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.0 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 39% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Oranjebuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071804) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.