Homes for sale in Binnenstad, Apeldoorn

House prices and market figures in the Binnenstad of Apeldoorn

The Binnenstad of Apeldoorn is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 33% of the approximately 3,960 homes are owner-occupied, while 67% are rented (18% via housing associations and 49% by other landlords). This makes the owner-occupied segment relatively small and competition among buyers fierce. The average WOZ value is €261,000, which is lower than the district average of Centrum (€276,000) and well below the municipal average of Apeldoorn (€378,000). Yet actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 90 homes were sold for an average of €325,667, with a range of €165,000 to €945,000. With an average living area of 83 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,924. The supply consists mainly of apartments, from compact starter homes to more spacious penthouses. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and the average asking price.

Living in Binnenstad, Apeldoorn: urban, lively and sometimes messy

The Binnenstad of Apeldoorn is the beating heart of the city. Here you will find the Hoofdstraat with its shops, the Markthal, the Caterplein with its hospitality venues and the weekly market on the Marktplein. It is a neighbourhood where you have everything within walking distance: Albert Heijn and Jumbo are around the corner, as are specialist shops, hairdressers, the library and the Orpheus theatre. This is also reflected in resident ratings: amenities and accessibility both score a perfect 10. But the Binnenstad also has a distinctly different side.

A resident from the Bouwmeester describes it as a "messy jumble" and cites nuisance from drug use and drug waste as a serious problem. Cyclists riding through the pedestrian area cause additional annoyance. Scores for safety, sense of community and green spaces do not exceed 4 out of 10. That is frankly poor, and as a buyer you need to take that into account. The neighbourhood is not unsafe in the sense that you cannot walk the streets in the evening, but it is clearly an urban environment with its associated challenges. On the neighbourhood page of Binnenstad you can read all the reviews and sub-scores.

In terms of housing, apartments dominate. Many buildings in the Binnenstad are upper floors above shops, or part of newer apartment complexes along, for example, the Kanaalstraat or the Stationsplein. The construction period varies widely: from pre-war buildings on the Hoofdstraat to new-build around the Raadhuisplein. The average home, at 83 m², is not very spacious, but perfectly liveable for a single person or a couple. This also matches the demographics: 2,765 of the households are single-person and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years.

Apeldoorn station is a five-minute walk away and takes you to Amsterdam Centraal in 55 minutes or to Amersfoort in half an hour. By car, you can quickly reach the A1 via the Laan van Mensenrechten. Bus lines depart from the station square to almost every district. If you compare the Binnenstad with its neighbouring district De Haven, De Haven is slightly quieter and greener, but with fewer shops right around the corner. Districts such as Zuidwest or Zuid offer more family homes and greenery, but lack the urban convenience that the Binnenstad has.

Is a home for sale in the Binnenstad right for you?

Buying a home in Binnenstad is especially interesting for starters and singles who want to live in an urban setting with everything within reach. With an average income of €34,600 in the neighbourhood and entry-level prices from €165,000, there are opportunities for those looking to buy a first apartment. Those moving up who want more space will find less to their liking here: the supply above 100 m² is limited. If you are sensitive to nuisance or looking for a green, quiet living environment, then the Binnenstad is frankly not the best choice. In that case, also consider rental homes in Binnenstad as an intermediate step, or look at the owner-occupied housing supply in the districts West or Zuidoost.

What residents say about Binnenstad

The average rating of Binnenstad stands at 6.1 out of 10, based on 1 review. Accessibility and amenities stand out with a 10, while safety, green spaces and sense of community remain at 4. A resident from the Bouwmeester sums it up: "Messy jumble. Lots of nuisance from drug use and drug waste. Cyclists in pedestrian area." More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the review page of Binnenstad.

Compare homes for sale around the Binnenstad

On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Compare the Binnenstad with De Haven in the same district, view the broader supply of homes for sale in Centrum, or explore all homes for sale in Apeldoorn. This way you discover which neighbourhood truly matches your housing preferences. More information about municipal plans for the centre can be found on the website of the municipality of Apeldoorn.