Living in Winkelcentrum Vathorst
Winkelcentrum Vathorst is urban but not overwhelming, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 97% of the stock is flats.
At 4,456 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 Winkelcentrum Vathorst
At €333,000 average WOZ value, Winkelcentrum Vathorst ranks 110 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 19% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Winkelcentrum Vathorst 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 €189,000 to €386,000, up 104% — slower 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 17% of homes are owner-occupied, and 19% 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, Winkelcentrum Vathorst is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (45% of its 675 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 19%. Households split into 45% singles and 19% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 32% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; 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 18 min · hospital 6.9 km · library 0.4 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 2-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 2.7 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 100% 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 Winkelcentrum Vathorst
Before you bid in Winkelcentrum Vathorst: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Amersfoort is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Winkelcentrum Vathorst a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Winkelcentrum Vathorst suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for families with children. The average home value is €333,000 (19% below the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 675 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Winkelcentrum Vathorst?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Winkelcentrum Vathorst, Amersfoort is €333,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Winkelcentrum Vathorst mostly owner-occupied or rental?
17% of homes in Winkelcentrum Vathorst are owner-occupied and 79% are rentals, of which 19% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Winkelcentrum Vathorst rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Winkelcentrum Vathorst rose from €189,000 to €386,000 (+104%); 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 Winkelcentrum Vathorst?
0% of homes in Winkelcentrum Vathorst were built before 2000 and 100% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Winkelcentrum Vathorst?
The average distance to a train station from Winkelcentrum Vathorst is 0.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.2 km away on average.
Is Winkelcentrum Vathorst an expensive part of Amersfoort?
No — average home values are 19% below the Amersfoort median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Winkelcentrum Vathorst good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.5 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 19% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Winkelcentrum Vathorst is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03072901) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.