Homes for sale in Vogelbuurt-West, Delft

House prices and market figures Vogelbuurt-West, Delft

The owner-occupied market in Vogelbuurt-West is limited in size but not in price. Of the 976 homes in the neighbourhood, 47% are owner-occupied, while 53% are rented, the vast majority through a housing association. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Vogelbuurt-West relatively scarce. In the past twelve months, only 6 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €479,500. Prices ranged from €435,000 to €550,000, with an average living area of 108 m². This works out to a price of approximately €4,440 per m², which is on the high side for this neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €285,000, noticeably lower than the district average of Tanthof-Oost (€308,000) and the municipal average of Delft (€322,000). This difference between WOZ value and realised sale prices indicates that buyers are willing to pay well above the WOZ value. At the top of the page, you can see the current supply, the average asking price and the average time to sell for the most recent situation.

Living in Vogelbuurt-West, Delft

Vogelbuurt-West is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the south-west side of Delft, part of the district Tanthof-Oost. The neighbourhood was largely built in the 1970s and 1980s and consists mainly of terraced houses and semi-detached houses, supplemented by a limited number of apartments. The street names are named after birds, giving the neighbourhood a recognisable character. The buildings are compact but not cramped: there is relatively a lot of greenery in the form of parks, trees along the streets and playgrounds for children. Residents give greenery a score of 8.0, which is remarkably high for an urban neighbourhood.

Those who live here experience a quiet, residential neighbourhood feel that is less common in large parts of Delft. There is little through traffic, the streets are clear and the social cohesion is reasonable. Community scores a 7.0 among residents. The neighbourhood attracts a mix of young families, middle-aged people and a growing share of over-65s. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, indicating a neighbourhood in an active life phase. Single-person households are the most common at 515, but 38% of residents are married, confirming a certain family character.

For daily shopping, you can go to the supermarkets in the nearby shopping strips of Tanthof, within walking distance of most addresses in the neighbourhood. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity, and you don't have to drive far for sports clubs either. Residents give facilities a score of 8.0, indicating that daily needs are well covered. Education scores a 7.0, which is reasonable but not exceptional.

Accessibility is a clear plus point: residents give this an 8.0. Vogelbuurt-West is within cycling distance of Delft Zuid station, from where you can reach the centre of Delft in about ten minutes and have fast connections to The Hague and Rotterdam. By car, the neighbourhood connects well to the A13, making the region widely accessible. Bus services run via the Tanthofkade towards the centre and other parts of the city.

Safety scores a 6.0, which is the only really low sub-score. This is something to take into account if you are considering buying a home here. The overall resident score comes out at 7.2 out of 10, based on reviews from residents. One resident describes the neighbourhood as follows: "Quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery, good accessibility, but sometimes a bit messy on the street." Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Vogelbuurt-West neighbourhood main page.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Vogelbuurt-Oost and the Boerderijbuurt, Vogelbuurt-West has a similar residential character, but a slightly lower WOZ level. The Dierenbuurt and Bosrand are other neighbourhoods in the same district worth comparing if you are still keeping your options open.

Who is a home for sale in Vogelbuurt-West interesting for?

Vogelbuurt-West mainly appeals to young families and movers who want to combine peace, greenery and accessibility with a relatively affordable entry point compared to the Delft average. First-time buyers will find it difficult: the average sale price of €479,500 is well above what a first-time buyer can usually finance. The limited supply, only 6 sales in the past year, also means you have to act quickly when something becomes available. Be honest with yourself about the safety score of 6.0 if that weighs heavily on you. If buying is not possible now, then check out the rental homes in Vogelbuurt-West as an alternative, because more than half of the housing stock is already rented out.

What residents say about Vogelbuurt-West

Based on resident reviews, Vogelbuurt-West scores a 7.2 out of 10. The highest scores go to accessibility (8.0), greenery (8.0) and facilities (8.0). The lowest score is for safety (6.0). One resident writes: "Quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery, good accessibility, but sometimes a bit messy on the street." The overall picture is positive, but safety deserves attention. View all reviews per category on the neighbourhood page of Vogelbuurt-West.

Compare homes for sale in and around Vogelbuurt-West

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including resident scores and district data that you won't find on any other housing site. This way you can not only compare the supply, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. View homes for sale in Tanthof-Oost for the broader district overview, or explore other parts of the city via homes for sale in Delft. If you want a completely different atmosphere, then Binnenstad or Vrijenban are interesting alternatives to compare alongside Vogelbuurt-West. More about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.