Living in Alteveer/Cranevelt
Alteveer/Cranevelt is quiet and low-density, and most of its 1,628 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 3,190 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Arnhem combines affordable urban neighborhoods with direct access to the Veluwe and the German border. The fashion and energy sectors anchor local employment, and the city's hilly parks give some buurten views most Dutch cities simply don't have.
The housing market in Alteveer/Cranevelt
At €433,000 average WOZ value, Alteveer/Cranevelt ranks 17 out of 73 Arnhem neighborhoods on price — 38% above the city median. You pay for the location here. For scale: Arnhem's cheapest buurt averages €192,000 and its most expensive €826,000, so Alteveer/Cranevelt 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 €232,000 to €466,000, up 101% — slower than the city as a whole (+106%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 52% owner-occupied against 48% rental, including 18% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Alteveer/Cranevelt is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (28% of its 3,250 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 41% 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: this is a neighborhood of contrasts — 36% of households sit in the lower national income bracket, yet the average income per resident is €37,000 a year. Social housing and expensive owner-occupied homes stand side by side here, which is common in Dutch inner cities.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 0.5 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 13 min walk · GP 28 min · hospital 1.1 km · library 2.9 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 7 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.5 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 10-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.4 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
94% 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 Alteveer/Cranevelt
Before you bid in Alteveer/Cranevelt: 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, 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 Alteveer/Cranevelt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Alteveer/Cranevelt suits families with children and 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 €433,000 (38% above the Arnhem median) and the neighborhood has 3,250 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Alteveer/Cranevelt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Alteveer/Cranevelt, Arnhem is €433,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Alteveer/Cranevelt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
52% of homes in Alteveer/Cranevelt are owner-occupied and 48% are rentals, of which 18% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Alteveer/Cranevelt rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Alteveer/Cranevelt rose from €232,000 to €466,000 (+101%); Arnhem as a whole moved up 106% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Alteveer/Cranevelt?
94% of homes in Alteveer/Cranevelt were built before 2000 and 6% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Alteveer/Cranevelt?
The average distance to a train station from Alteveer/Cranevelt is 2.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Alteveer/Cranevelt an expensive part of Arnhem?
Yes — average home values in Alteveer/Cranevelt are 38% above the Arnhem median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Alteveer/Cranevelt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 30% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Arnhem
Closest in price — worth a look if Alteveer/Cranevelt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU02020952) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.