Living in Zon en Schild
Zon en Schild is quiet and low-density, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (81%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 238 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 Zon en Schild
At €800,000 average WOZ value, Zon en Schild ranks 9 out of 125 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 94% 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 Zon en Schild 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 2021 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €582,000 to €762,000, up 31% — slower than the city as a whole (+37%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 69% 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, Zon en Schild is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (33% of its 720 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 32%. Households split into 54% singles and 30% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 38% 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 3.0 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 35 min walk · GP 34 min · hospital 6.2 km · library 4.5 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 31 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.0 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 5-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 13-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.6 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.2 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Zon en Schild
Before you bid in Zon en Schild: 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.
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 Zon en Schild a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Zon en Schild 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 €800,000 (94% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 720 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Zon en Schild?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Zon en Schild, Amersfoort is €800,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Zon en Schild mostly owner-occupied or rental?
69% of homes in Zon en Schild are owner-occupied and 31% are rentals.
Are house prices in Zon en Schild rising?
Between 2021 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Zon en Schild rose from €582,000 to €762,000 (+31%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 37% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Zon en Schild?
47% of homes in Zon en Schild were built before 2000 and 53% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Zon en Schild?
The average distance to a train station from Zon en Schild is 3.2 km; a large supermarket is 3.0 km away on average.
Is Zon en Schild an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Zon en Schild are 94% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Zon en Schild good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 2.6 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 30% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Zon en Schild is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03073403) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.