Homes for sale in Staatsliedenbuurt, Vijfheerenlanden

House prices and market figures for Staatsliedenbuurt, Vijfheerenlanden

The owner-occupied market in Staatsliedenbuurt is small but active. Of the 912 homes in the neighbourhood, only 10% are owner-occupied, while 90% are rental properties. This makes it one of the most rental-dominated neighbourhoods in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden. The average WOZ value is €236,000, which is significantly lower than the district average of Leerdam-West (€302,000) and the municipal average of €379,000. However, actual sale prices are higher: over the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €320,769. The range was from €295,000 to €425,000, with an average living area of 66 m². This works out to a price of approximately €4,860 per square metre. These are predominantly compact terraced houses and porch flats from the post-war construction period. For current asking prices and available properties, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Staatsliedenbuurt, Vijfheerenlanden

Staatsliedenbuurt is located in the western part of Leerdam, part of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden. The neighbourhood is named after streets named after statesmen, a pattern also seen in the neighbouring Raadsliedenbuurt. Its character is down-to-earth and working-class: no striking architecture, but straight streets with continuous terraced houses, mostly built in the 1950s and 1960s. Most homes have a small front garden and a back garden, giving the neighbourhood a certain human scale.

The population composition is diverse. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, but there are also relatively many over-65s and single-person households. The average income is €24,300, clearly below the municipal average of €37,100, and the labour participation rate is low at 52%. This colours the atmosphere of the neighbourhood: it is not a trendy or gentrifying area, but an ordinary, average residential neighbourhood where people have lived for years and know each other.

For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. In and around the centre of Leerdam, within walking distance, you will find supermarkets such as Lidl and Albert Heijn. The Lingeboulevard offers additional shopping options. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity of the Leerdam-West district, and for secondary education you can go to the Linge College in Leerdam. Green spaces are present in the form of small parks and the nearby Lingepark, although the neighbourhood itself is quite paved.

Accessibility is a strong point. Leerdam station is within cycling distance, from where you can travel via the railway line towards Geldermalsen and Utrecht. You can reach the A2 motorway in about ten minutes. Bus connections from Leerdam take you to surrounding villages in the municipality. Cyclists are well catered for: Leerdam is compact and Staatsliedenbuurt is central enough to reach everything by bike.

Residents appreciate the tranquillity and affordability of the neighbourhood. On the neighbourhood main page of Staatsliedenbuurt you can find all reviews and neighbourhood data. One resident writes: "It's quiet here and the neighbours know each other. Not spectacular, but just nice to live." Criticisms often concern the maintenance of public spaces and the limited play facilities for children. Compared to Bomenbuurt or Broekgraaf-Noord, Staatsliedenbuurt is somewhat older in design and less green, but also more affordable. The broader district of Leerdam-West offers more variety in housing types and amenities.

Who is a home in Staatsliedenbuurt interesting for?

Living in Staatsliedenbuurt appeals mainly to first-time buyers looking for an affordable home outside the big cities, and buyers who consciously choose a quiet, mixed residential neighbourhood. The compact home size of an average of 66 m² makes the neighbourhood less suitable for large families seeking space, but fine for couples or singles wanting to take a first step on the property ladder. Keep in mind that supply is limited: only a handful of homes are sold per year, so quick action is important. If you are not sure whether buying is the right choice, also check out the rental properties in Staatsliedenbuurt as an alternative. The high proportion of social housing (77%) means the rental market here offers more choice than the owner-occupied market.

What residents say about Staatsliedenbuurt

The resident reviews on Buurtje.nl give a realistic picture of life in Staatsliedenbuurt. Residents appreciate the accessibility, social cohesion and central location within Leerdam. They are less satisfied with the appearance of public spaces and the level of amenities directly in the neighbourhood. One resident describes it as: "Ordinary neighbourhood, ordinary people. There's no hassle here and that's exactly what I want." See all reviews and sub-scores on the Staatsliedenbuurt page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Staatsliedenbuurt

Via Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Staatsliedenbuurt aggregated from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find anywhere else on purchase pages. Want to compare? Also check out the supply in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Spartaveld or Achter de Pijp, or broaden your search area to homes for sale in Leerdam-West and all homes for sale in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden. For more information about living and residing in the municipality, also see the website of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden.