Living in Kerschoten-West
Kerschoten-West is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (46% houses).
At 4,157 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Apeldoorn is a low-rise, green family market on the edge of the Veluwe national park — more space per euro than the west of the country, in exchange for a longer commute. It consistently attracts families trading Randstad apartments for gardens.
The housing market in Kerschoten-West
At €284,000 average WOZ value, Kerschoten-West ranks 74 out of 82 Apeldoorn neighborhoods on price — 37% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Apeldoorn's cheapest buurt averages €246,000 and its most expensive €936,000, so Kerschoten-West 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 €169,000 to €296,000, up 75% — slower than the city as a whole (+100%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 34% of homes are owner-occupied, and 62% 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, Kerschoten-West is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (34% of its 1,040 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 30%. More than half of all households (55%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.7 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 59% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 3.3 km · library 2.3 km · 1 cinema 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 11 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 4-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; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
88% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Kerschoten-West
Before you bid in Kerschoten-West: 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 Apeldoorn is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 Kerschoten-West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Kerschoten-West suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €284,000 (37% below the Apeldoorn median) and the neighborhood has 1,040 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Kerschoten-West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Kerschoten-West, Apeldoorn is €284,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Kerschoten-West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
34% of homes in Kerschoten-West are owner-occupied and 66% are rentals, of which 62% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Kerschoten-West rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Kerschoten-West rose from €169,000 to €296,000 (+75%); Apeldoorn as a whole moved up 100% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Kerschoten-West?
88% of homes in Kerschoten-West were built before 2000 and 12% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Kerschoten-West?
The average distance to a train station from Kerschoten-West is 3.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Kerschoten-West an expensive part of Apeldoorn?
No — average home values are 37% below the Apeldoorn median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Kerschoten-West good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 20% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
Closest in price — worth a look if Kerschoten-West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU02000805) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.