Homes for sale in In de Veste, Delft
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in In de Veste and check neighbourhood scores, market figures and resident reviews to determine if this Delft inner-city neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures for In de Veste, Delft
The owner-occupied market in In de Veste is limited in size, but that doesn't make the figures any less interesting. Only 32% of the more than 670 homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied; the rest are rented out, largely through housing associations such as Stedelink (formerly Vestia). This means that the supply of owner-occupied homes is relatively scarce, which drives up prices.
Over the past twelve months, 11 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €536,773. The range runs from €225,000 to €1,850,000, indicating a mixed offering: from compact apartments to larger canal houses. With an average sales area of 73 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €7,350. That is steep, but not surprising for a neighbourhood in the historic heart of Delft.
The WOZ value in In de Veste is €322,000, equal to the municipal average for Delft, but clearly lower than the district average for the Binnenstad as a whole (€408,000). This difference is probably due to the large share of social rented homes, which drags down the average. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the property overview at the top of this page.
Living in In de Veste, Delft
In de Veste is a compact, urban neighbourhood in the centre of Delft, surrounded by canals and historic buildings. The name refers, not coincidentally, to the fortifications that once enclosed the city. Living here means living right in the middle of Delft's city centre: narrow streets, canal houses, and a mix of students, young professionals, and longer-term residents.
The buildings are predominantly historic, with properties dating from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century, supplemented by post-war social housing blocks. This gives the neighbourhood a dual character: on the one hand, the charming canal-side homes; on the other, functional porch flats. Those looking for an owner-occupied home here often buy an upstairs apartment, a canal house, or a renovated flat. Detached houses or spacious family homes are rare.
The amenities are excellent. Resident Frank describes it aptly: "A supermarket less than 3 minutes' walk away, neighbours who lend out their deep fryer at New Year so we could make oliebollen, and a really nice atmosphere in the neighbourhood." The Jumbo on Binnenwatersloot and the Albert Heijn on Brabantse Turfmarkt are both within walking distance. The Markt with its weekly market, the Hema, and countless specialist shops are also within a few minutes' cycle. For education, the neighbourhood scores remarkably high: residents give a 9.3 for schools and educational facilities, partly thanks to the proximity of the TU Delft campus and various primary schools in the city centre.
Accessibility is good, although this applies mainly to cyclists and public transport users. Delft station is about a ten-minute cycle away, with direct connections to The Hague and Rotterdam. Several bus routes run through or past the neighbourhood. By car, it is more difficult: parking in the city centre is expensive and limited, and the narrow canal streets are not designed for car traffic. Resident Vic points out a practical issue: "Occasionally inconvenient with the waste system and taking glass to the bottle bank, not a huge amount of green space, and sometimes tricky to see streets coming from the right, meaning you don't get priority from others."
Compared to neighbouring areas such as Centrum-Oost and Centrum-West, In de Veste has a slightly quieter character, although it remains distinctly urban. The Stationsbuurt offers more modern new-build and better car parking solutions, but lacks the historic allure of In de Veste. More neighbourhood information, resident reviews, and district data can be found on the main neighbourhood page for In de Veste.
Green space is scarce, that is an honest point. The neighbourhood scores a 7.0 for green space in resident reviews. The canals and courtyard gardens partly compensate, but a park or playground is not around the corner. If you need greenery on a daily basis, you would be better off looking at districts such as Delftse Hout or Vrijenban.
Who is a home in In de Veste suitable for?
In de Veste mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income couples without children: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and 535 of the 670 households consist of a single person or a couple without children. Families with young children will find little play space and relatively small homes here. First-time buyers can in theory enter from €225,000, but the average is much higher and supply is limited. Expect stiff competition and possible overbidding on popular properties. If you are unsure about buying, you could also look at rental homes in In de Veste as an alternative to get to know the neighbourhood first.
What residents say about In de Veste
In de Veste receives an average neighbourhood score of 8.3 out of 10, based on 4 resident reviews. The highest scores go to amenities (9.8), education (9.3), and safety (8.8). Green space (7.0) and community (7.5) score the lowest. Resident Erwinus, who has lived in the neighbourhood for twenty years, indicates that living enjoyment strongly depends on the neighbours and that housing association homes are sometimes poorly maintained. That is something to watch out for during the purchase inspection. All reviews and sub-scores can be viewed on the In de Veste page.
Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around In de Veste
On Buurtje.nl, in addition to the current property supply, you will also find neighbourhood scores, resident reviews, and demographic data, compiled from more than 1,500 sources. This helps you as a buyer not only to find a home but also to assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare In de Veste with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Centrum-Noord or view the broader supply in the Binnenstad district. For a broader overview of all owner-occupied homes in Delft, you can also search at the municipal level. More information about living and life in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in In de Veste?
The average purchase price in In de Veste over the past year was €536,773, with an average living area of 73 m². That works out to about €7,350 per square metre. Prices ranged from €225,000 for a compact apartment to €1,850,000 for a larger canal house. Supply is limited, so expect competition for attractively priced homes.
What is the WOZ value in In de Veste?
The average WOZ value in In de Veste is €322,000. This is equal to the average for the municipality of Delft as a whole, but lower than the district average for the Binnenstad (€408,000). The large share of social housing in the neighbourhood pulls this average down.
What is it like to live in In de Veste?
Living in In de Veste means living in the heart of the historic Delft city centre, surrounded by canals, narrow streets and a mix of students and young professionals. The neighbourhood scores 8.3 out of 10 from residents, with highs for amenities (9.8) and safety (8.8). Green space is scarce and parking by car is difficult, but everything you need daily is within walking distance.
Is In de Veste suitable for starters or families?
In de Veste is especially popular with young professionals and single-person households; more than 46% of households consist of one person. Starters can get a foothold, but the average purchase price of over €536,000 and limited supply make it challenging. Families with children find the neighbourhood less suitable due to small living areas and little green space in the immediate vicinity.
How accessible is In de Veste?
For cyclists and public transport users, accessibility is excellent; residents give an 8.5 for accessibility. Delft Station is about a ten-minute bike ride away and offers direct train connections to Den Haag Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal. By car, it is more difficult: parking in the city centre is limited and expensive, and the narrow canal streets are not ideal for car traffic.
What type of homes are for sale in In de Veste?
The owner-occupied housing supply in In de Veste mainly consists of apartments and upper-floor homes in historic buildings, with the occasional larger canal house. Detached houses or spacious family homes are rare. The buildings largely date from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, supplemented by post-war rental blocks. The average sold area over the past year was 73 m².
How safe is In de Veste?
Safety is one of the strongest points of In de Veste: residents give an 8.8 out of 10. Several residents say they never feel unsafe in the neighbourhood. Resident Frank writes: "I have never experienced anything strange in this neighbourhood." The feeling of safety is thus clearly better than in many other urban neighbourhoods in the Netherlands.
A supermarket less than 3 minutes' walk away, neighbours who lend out their deep fryer for New Year's so we could make oliebollen (if they got some too) and a really pleasant atmosphere in the neighbourhood. It's very central and close to everything in Delft. I never feel like I have to be careful with my belongings here, or that someone might break in, lots of children playing in the street and a parking garage for permit holders a 1-minute walk away.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood. Occasionally inconvenient with the rubbish system and taking the glass away, not a huge amount of green, and sometimes difficult to see streets coming from the right so you don't get priority from others.
Auto-translated to English by AIWith 20 years of experience in this neighbourhood, living comfort very much depends on the neighbours, in my case mainly the upstairs neighbours (and the neighbours at the front, the square). The house is very noisy and is poorly maintained by the WB, in this case Stedelink (formerly Vestia). The building construction is poor, including the wooden floor (= my ceiling) which can cause a lot of nuisance. It's an art to explain this properly to your new neighbours because the WB doesn't mention it and doesn't want to do anything about it. The houses from the 1930s mostly don't have double glazing, poor locks and are poorly insulated. For Vesteplein numbers 26 and 30, there is an additional defect if you want to use the shed. The gate at the front was removed long ago (at the spot where the U-stal bicycle shed is now), meaning residents have to walk around to the gate on Gasthuislaan. The rental advertisement says you have a shed, but it's not very practical. Most new residents therefore don't use it. The neighbourhood (at the front) is very noisy, partly due to all the activities: restaurant, café, theatre, U-stal bicycle shed, cinema, "open" and the supply of people and goods and (unannounced) events. When I first moved in, none of this was there; it was built up over the years. If you are sensitive to light and flickering images, it is not advisable to live here (opposite the theatre). Theatre De Veste has many lights (and many windows), a light sign and flickering TV screens on the outside that can be very bright and significantly affect your (night's rest). This also wasn't there at the beginning; the "advertising" increased over time. If you plan to live here, come and have a look during a busy day/evening or during an event. You can then also see how busy it can be outside your door and how many bicycles are parked in front of the door (despite the bicycle shed on the corner) and how much nuisance that causes. It is possible that your home is difficult to enter due to the thick row of bicycles in front of the door. The U-stal bicycle shed also plays a major role in living comfort, as there are employees who do not (want to) take the living environment into account (noise and smoke nuisance) and the nuisance can continue until the middle of the night (closing time of the shed). What also happens regularly, especially at weekends, is drunken passers-by or people hanging around on the square. People sitting on the window frame or staying close to the houses or in the corner where the U-stal bicycle shed is, even in the middle of the night. This can sometimes be perceived as threatening or unsafe. Very striking are the new high rents; significant rents are being charged for new residents. This does not rhyme at all with the overdue maintenance of many homes and facilities such as balconies, sheds, roofs and gutters, drainage, facades, paving, trees, etc. Across the back, new tenants pay, for example, 1375 euros per month. Accessibility is fine as long as you don't come by car. Vesteplein is car-free and parking is only possible in the (underground) car park. Loading and unloading is only allowed under certain conditions. External facilities are also fine; everything you need is nearby within walking distance. Three supermarkets, a chemist, bookshop, clothing stores and various other shops such as Hema, snack bar, cinema, theatre, cafés, restaurants, etc. The neighbourhood is generally clean, can be very quiet but often also extremely busy. Especially the noise, you have to be able to handle that because the houses generally don't have double glazing and constructions that can shield you from it. If you think, because it's already so noisy and loud anyway, that you can party until the middle of the night and cause other disturbances, then please don't come and live here! What the neighbourhood needs is peace and quiet, especially at night. The neighbourhood is already lively enough.
Auto-translated to English by AII have never experienced anything strange in this neighbourhood
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