Living in Ooyse Schependom
Ooyse Schependom is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 77% of the stock is flats.
With just 325 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 24% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
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 Ooyse Schependom
The average home value (WOZ) in Ooyse Schependom is €422,000, which puts it at #14 of 40 neighborhoods in Nijmegen — 14% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Nijmegen's cheapest buurt averages €260,000 and its priciest €676,000, so Ooyse Schependom sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €205,000 · 2016: €207,000 · 2017: €215,000 · 2018: €225,000 · 2019: €284,000 · 2020: €284,000 · 2021: €305,000 · 2022: €331,000 · 2023: €387,000 · 2024: €402,000 · 2025: €422,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €205,000 to €422,000, up 106% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 57% owner-occupied against 43% rental. 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, Ooyse Schependom is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (34% of its 270 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. More than half of all households (57%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.7 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: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.2 km away; with roughly 32 cafés and restaurants within a kilometer, you will never cook out of necessity.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 20 min walk · GP 18 min · hospital 4.1 km · library 1.2 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 17 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is an 8-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; 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 (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
90% 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 Ooyse Schependom
Before you bid in Ooyse Schependom: 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.
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 Ooyse Schependom a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Ooyse Schependom suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €422,000 (14% pricier than most of Nijmegen) and the neighborhood has 270 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Ooyse Schependom?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Ooyse Schependom, Nijmegen is €422,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Ooyse Schependom mostly owner-occupied or rental?
57% of homes in Ooyse Schependom are owner-occupied and 43% are rentals.
Are house prices in Ooyse Schependom rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Ooyse Schependom rose from €205,000 to €422,000 (+106%); Nijmegen as a whole moved up 108% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Ooyse Schependom?
90% of homes in Ooyse Schependom were built before 2000 and 10% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Ooyse Schependom?
The average distance to a train station from Ooyse Schependom is 2.3 km; a large supermarket is 1.2 km away on average.
Is Ooyse Schependom an expensive part of Nijmegen?
Yes — homes in Ooyse Schependom cost about 14% more than in most of Nijmegen, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Ooyse Schependom good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.4 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 15% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Ooyse Schependom?
Ooyse Schependom 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 59% 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 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 Nijmegen
Closest in price — worth a look if Ooyse Schependom is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02680209) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.