Living in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost
Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 216 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 2,246 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 Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost is €1,173,000, which puts it at #2 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 184% 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 Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost 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 €680,000 to €1,127,000, up 66% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 92% 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, Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (34% of its 570 residents), followed by over-65s at 20%. 44% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 62% 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 1.6 km away; there are about 10 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 17 min walk · GP 14 min · hospital 3.7 km · library 2.4 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 5 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 1-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the train station is 7 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.1 km away; households here average 1.3 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 95% 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 Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost
Before you bid in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost: 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 Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers. The average home value is €1,173,000 (184% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 570 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort is €1,173,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
92% of homes in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost are owner-occupied and 8% are rentals.
Are house prices in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost rose from €680,000 to €1,127,000 (+66%); 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 Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost?
95% of homes in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost were built before 2000 and 5% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost is 0.6 km; a large supermarket is 1.6 km away on average.
Is Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost are 184% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 44% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Staatsliedenbuurt-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03071802) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.