Living in Arnhemse Allee
Arnhemse Allee is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (78%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 3,159 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 Arnhemse Allee
At €345,000 average WOZ value, Arnhemse Allee ranks 34 out of 73 Arnhem neighborhoods on price — 3% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Arnhem's cheapest buurt averages €199,000 and its priciest €874,000, so Arnhemse Allee sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €159,000 · 2016: €165,000 · 2017: €173,000 · 2018: €184,000 · 2019: €206,000 · 2020: €216,000 · 2021: €233,000 · 2022: €247,000 · 2023: €318,000 · 2024: €327,000 · 2025: €345,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €159,000 to €345,000, up 117% — faster 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: 39% owner-occupied against 61% rental, including 31% 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, Arnhemse Allee is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (28% of its 1,015 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 42% singles and 29% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 42% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 7 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 10 min walk · GP 10 min · hospital 3.1 km · library 0.7 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (2 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 station is a 10-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 (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 91% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Arnhemse Allee
Before you bid in Arnhemse Allee: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. 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 Arnhemse Allee a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Arnhemse Allee has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €345,000 (3% pricier than most of Arnhem) and the neighborhood has 1,015 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Arnhemse Allee?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Arnhemse Allee, Arnhem is €345,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Arnhemse Allee mostly owner-occupied or rental?
39% of homes in Arnhemse Allee are owner-occupied and 61% are rentals, of which 31% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Arnhemse Allee rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Arnhemse Allee rose from €159,000 to €345,000 (+117%); 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 Arnhemse Allee?
91% of homes in Arnhemse Allee were built before 2000 and 9% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Arnhemse Allee?
The average distance to a train station from Arnhemse Allee is 2.6 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Arnhemse Allee an expensive part of Arnhem?
Prices sit close to what most of Arnhem costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Arnhemse Allee good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 29% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Arnhemse Allee?
Arnhemse Allee stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 67% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Arnhem
Closest in price — worth a look if Arnhemse Allee is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02021155) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.