Living in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt
Sterrenbeeldenbuurt is densely built and genuinely urban, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 82% of the stock is flats.
At 5,920 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 Sterrenbeeldenbuurt
At €360,000 average WOZ value, Sterrenbeeldenbuurt ranks 102 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 13% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Sterrenbeeldenbuurt sits in the budget 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 €155,000 to €365,000, up 135% — faster than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 35% of homes are owner-occupied, and 61% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Sterrenbeeldenbuurt is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (32% of its 1,760 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 38% singles and 38% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 43% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.9 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 5 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 6 min · hospital 1.8 km · library 1.0 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 4 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.3 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 1-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 11-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Before you bid in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt
Before you bid in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
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 Sterrenbeeldenbuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Sterrenbeeldenbuurt suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €360,000 (13% below the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 1,760 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt, Amersfoort is €360,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Sterrenbeeldenbuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
35% of homes in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt are owner-occupied and 65% are rentals, of which 61% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt rose from €155,000 to €365,000 (+135%); 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 Sterrenbeeldenbuurt?
53% of homes in Sterrenbeeldenbuurt were built before 2000 and 47% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Sterrenbeeldenbuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Sterrenbeeldenbuurt is 2.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.9 km away on average.
Is Sterrenbeeldenbuurt an expensive part of Amersfoort?
No — average home values are 13% below the Amersfoort median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Sterrenbeeldenbuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 38% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Sterrenbeeldenbuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03070601) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.