Living in Polderbuurt-Noord
Polderbuurt-Noord is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (95%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 8,173 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 Polderbuurt-Noord
The average home value (WOZ) in Polderbuurt-Noord is €530,000, which puts it at #31 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 28% 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 Polderbuurt-Noord 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 €282,000 to €559,000, up 98% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 73% 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, Polderbuurt-Noord is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 2,005 residents), followed by children under 15 at 26%. 66% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 3.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 45% 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 11 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 12 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 7.4 km · library 1.1 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 (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 5-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; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.9 km away; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
With 99% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Polderbuurt-Noord
Before you bid in Polderbuurt-Noord: 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 Polderbuurt-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Polderbuurt-Noord suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €530,000 (28% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 2,005 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Polderbuurt-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Polderbuurt-Noord, Amersfoort is €530,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Polderbuurt-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
73% of homes in Polderbuurt-Noord are owner-occupied and 27% are rentals, of which 21% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Polderbuurt-Noord rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Polderbuurt-Noord rose from €282,000 to €559,000 (+98%); 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 Polderbuurt-Noord?
1% of homes in Polderbuurt-Noord were built before 2000 and 99% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Polderbuurt-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Polderbuurt-Noord is 1.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is Polderbuurt-Noord an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Polderbuurt-Noord are 28% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Polderbuurt-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 66% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Polderbuurt-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03072900) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.