Living in Bakenhof
Bakenhof is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 622 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 2,402 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 17% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
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 Bakenhof
At €408,000 average WOZ value, Bakenhof ranks 19 out of 73 Arnhem neighborhoods on price — 22% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Arnhem's cheapest buurt averages €199,000 and its priciest €874,000, so Bakenhof sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €228,000 · 2016: €232,000 · 2017: €246,000 · 2018: €256,000 · 2019: €272,000 · 2020: €265,000 · 2021: €281,000 · 2022: €312,000 · 2023: €382,000 · 2024: €399,000 · 2025: €408,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €228,000 to €408,000, up 79% — 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: 61% owner-occupied against 39% rental, including 36% 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, Bakenhof is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (29% of its 1,615 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 32% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes are broadly middle-of-the-road (29% high-income, 28% low-income households).
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 19 min walk · GP 18 min · hospital 4.0 km · library 2.6 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 11 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 an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.3 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.4 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.
Energy and running costs
With 99% 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 Bakenhof
Before you bid in Bakenhof: the soil here is Rivierengebied, 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, 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 Bakenhof a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Bakenhof has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €408,000 (22% pricier than most of Arnhem) and the neighborhood has 1,615 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Bakenhof?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Bakenhof, Arnhem is €408,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Bakenhof mostly owner-occupied or rental?
61% of homes in Bakenhof are owner-occupied and 39% are rentals, of which 36% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Bakenhof rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Bakenhof rose from €228,000 to €408,000 (+79%); 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 Bakenhof?
1% of homes in Bakenhof were built before 2000 and 99% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Bakenhof?
The average distance to a train station from Bakenhof is 4.3 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Bakenhof an expensive part of Arnhem?
Yes — homes in Bakenhof cost about 22% more than in most of Arnhem, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Bakenhof good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 39% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Bakenhof?
Bakenhof stands out for foundation risk, with Rivierengebied as the dominant soil. Around 33% 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 Bakenhof is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02021798) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.