Living in Tippe bij de IJssel
Tippe bij de IJssel is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (94%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 832 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Zwolle is one of the fastest-growing regional hubs in the Netherlands — strong rail links in five directions, a compact star-shaped historic center, and steady demand from buyers priced out of the Randstad who still want city amenities.
The housing market in Tippe bij de IJssel
At €385,000 average WOZ value, Tippe bij de IJssel ranks 36 out of 67 Zwolle neighborhoods on price — 3% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Zwolle's cheapest buurt averages €196,000 and its priciest €1,115,000, so Tippe bij de IJssel sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 47% owner-occupied against 49% rental, including 45% 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, Tippe bij de IJssel is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (52% of its 645 residents), followed by children under 15 at 20%. Households split into 38% singles and 36% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 2.3 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 25 min walk · GP 22 min · hospital 8.2 km · library 3.1 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 22 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 17-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.4 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).
Before you bid in Tippe bij de IJssel
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 Tippe bij de IJssel a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Tippe bij de IJssel suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €385,000 (3% cheaper than most of Zwolle) and the neighborhood has 645 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Tippe bij de IJssel?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Tippe bij de IJssel, Zwolle is €385,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Tippe bij de IJssel mostly owner-occupied or rental?
47% of homes in Tippe bij de IJssel are owner-occupied and 49% are rentals, of which 45% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
How far is the nearest train station from Tippe bij de IJssel?
The average distance to a train station from Tippe bij de IJssel is 3.0 km; a large supermarket is 2.3 km away on average.
Is Tippe bij de IJssel an expensive part of Zwolle?
Prices sit close to what most of Zwolle costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Tippe bij de IJssel good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.8 km away. 36% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Tippe bij de IJssel?
Tippe bij de IJssel is not in a designated foundation attention area. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Zwolle
Closest in price — worth a look if Tippe bij de IJssel is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU01932250) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.