Living in Neerbosch-West
Neerbosch-West is quiet and low-density, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (79%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 273 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Nijmegen, the country's oldest city, has a university-driven rental market, a compact center and hilly, green surroundings that are genuinely rare in the Netherlands. Homes on the right side of the Waal bridge command a premium for the cycling commute.
The housing market in Neerbosch-West
At €529,000 average WOZ value, Neerbosch-West ranks 4 out of 40 Nijmegen neighborhoods on price — 51% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Nijmegen's cheapest buurt averages €228,000 and its most expensive €644,000, so Neerbosch-West 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 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €379,000 to €553,000, up 46% — slower than the city as a whole (+66%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 82% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Neerbosch-West is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (32% of its 170 residents), followed by over-65s at 22%. More than half of all households (66%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.6 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.5 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 29 min walk · GP 29 min · hospital 5.1 km · library 3.7 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 28 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 14-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.1 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
87% 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 Neerbosch-West
Before you bid in Neerbosch-West: 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 Neerbosch-West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Neerbosch-West suits 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 €529,000 (51% above the Nijmegen median) and the neighborhood has 170 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Neerbosch-West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Neerbosch-West, Nijmegen is €529,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Neerbosch-West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
82% of homes in Neerbosch-West are owner-occupied and 18% are rentals, of which 13% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Neerbosch-West rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Neerbosch-West rose from €379,000 to €553,000 (+46%); Nijmegen as a whole moved up 66% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Neerbosch-West?
87% of homes in Neerbosch-West were built before 2000 and 13% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Neerbosch-West?
The average distance to a train station from Neerbosch-West is 3.4 km; a large supermarket is 2.5 km away on average.
Is Neerbosch-West an expensive part of Nijmegen?
Yes — average home values in Neerbosch-West are 51% above the Nijmegen median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Neerbosch-West good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 2.3 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 11% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Nijmegen
Closest in price — worth a look if Neerbosch-West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU02680848) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.