Living in Eimersweide
Eimersweide is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (45% houses).
With just 2,698 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 Eimersweide
At €272,000 average WOZ value, Eimersweide ranks 57 out of 73 Arnhem neighborhoods on price — 19% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Arnhem's cheapest buurt averages €199,000 and its priciest €874,000, so Eimersweide sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2018: €126,000 · 2019: €151,000 · 2020: €162,000 · 2021: €185,000 · 2022: €204,000 · 2023: €247,000 · 2024: €265,000 · 2025: €272,000
The direction of the market: between 2018 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €126,000 to €272,000, up 116% — faster than the city as a whole (+88%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 30% of homes are owner-occupied, and 53% 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, Eimersweide is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (26% of its 1,175 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. Households split into 41% singles and 37% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 55% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 12 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 12 min walk · GP 13 min · hospital 2.5 km · library 1.1 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 a 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.0 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 0.8 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).
Before you bid in Eimersweide
Before you bid in Eimersweide: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Beyond that, the price gap with the rest of Arnhem is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Eimersweide a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Eimersweide suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €272,000 (19% cheaper than most of Arnhem) and the neighborhood has 1,175 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Eimersweide?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Eimersweide, Arnhem is €272,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Eimersweide mostly owner-occupied or rental?
30% of homes in Eimersweide are owner-occupied and 70% are rentals, of which 53% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Eimersweide rising?
Between 2018 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Eimersweide rose from €126,000 to €272,000 (+116%); Arnhem as a whole moved up 88% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Eimersweide?
59% of homes in Eimersweide were built before 2000 and 41% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Eimersweide?
The average distance to a train station from Eimersweide is 4.0 km; a large supermarket is 1.0 km away on average.
Is Eimersweide an expensive part of Arnhem?
No — homes here cost about 19% less than in most of Arnhem, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Eimersweide good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 37% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Eimersweide?
Eimersweide stands out for foundation risk, with Rivierengebied as the dominant soil. Around 57% 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 Eimersweide is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02021887) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.