Homes for sale in Westerkwartier, Delft

House prices and market figures Westerkwartier, Delft

The owner-occupied market in Westerkwartier is relatively compact but active. Of the 1,423 homes in the neighbourhood, 47% are owner-occupied, the rest are rented, partly through housing associations (29%) and partly through private landlords (24%). In the past twelve months, 21 homes changed hands, at an average purchase price of €481,762. The range runs from €195,000 to €1,075,000, showing that the supply is quite diverse. With an average living area of 84 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €5,735. The average WOZ value is €346,000. That is higher than the municipal average of €322,000, but slightly lower than the district average of Hof van Delft (€368,000). Westerkwartier thus occupies a middle position within the district. The supply consists mainly of smaller apartments and terraced houses. For current asking prices, selling times and the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Westerkwartier, Delft

Westerkwartier is a mixed urban neighbourhood in the western part of Delft, part of the district Hof van Delft. The neighbourhood has an urban character without feeling busy or anonymous. The buildings largely date from the 1960s and 1970s, with terraced houses and porch flats setting the tone. Here and there there are also more spacious corner houses and smaller apartment complexes. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for its architectural features, but that also makes it accessible and recognisable.

In terms of amenities, the location is favourable. Supermarkets, bakeries and small shops are within walking distance along the Westlandseweg and in the wider area of Westerkwartier. For more extensive shopping, the centre of Delft is easily accessible. Children in the neighbourhood can attend primary schools in the immediate vicinity, and there are also options for childcare in the district. Sports clubs and playgrounds are present in the adjacent neighbourhoods of Hof van Delft.

Accessibility scores highly among residents: the sub-score is 9.0 out of 10. That makes sense given the location. Delft Central can be reached by bike in about ten minutes, and several bus lines connect Westerkwartier with the city centre and surrounding districts. By car, the connection to the A13 (The Hague-Rotterdam) is quickly made via the Westlandseweg. This also makes the neighbourhood interesting for people who commute to The Hague or Rotterdam.

Residents give Westerkwartier an overall score of 8.0 out of 10. Eva Soejadi writes: "Good neighbourhood, I get along with most people." That typifies the atmosphere well: not a spectacular neighbourhood, but a place where it is just pleasant to live together. Safety, sense of community, green spaces and education all score 8.0. Only the beauty of the neighbourhood scores slightly lower at 7.0, indicating that the public space could use a bit more attention here and there. More reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the neighbourhood main page of Westerkwartier.

If you compare Westerkwartier with sister neighbourhoods, the Agnetaparkbuurt is much greener and stately in character, while the Ministersbuurt-West has more of a residential neighbourhood feel with a quieter atmosphere. The Westeindebuurt is close to the water and has its own character. Westerkwartier sits somewhere in between in terms of atmosphere: urban enough for people who like life, but not as busy as the city centre.

Who is a home in Westerkwartier interesting for?

Based on the population composition, the neighbourhood is popular with young adults and dual-income earners between 25 and 45 years old. With 54% highly educated and a labour participation rate of 65%, it is an active neighbourhood. First-time buyers buying an apartment in Westerkwartier will find entry-level models at the lower end of the market, although competition for popular properties quickly picks up. Movers with a larger budget can look at the more spacious ground-based homes. Keep in mind that supply is limited: only 21 homes were sold in the past twelve months. So quick action is advisable. Those who prefer to rent first or want to test the neighbourhood feel can also look at the rental homes in Westerkwartier.

What residents say about Westerkwartier

Westerkwartier receives an average resident score of 8.0 out of 10. The highest sub-score goes to accessibility (9.0), followed by safety, community, green spaces, housing and education (all 8.0). The beauty of the neighbourhood scores the lowest at 7.0. Resident Eva Soejadi sums it up aptly: "Good neighbourhood, I get along with most people." All reviews and the full neighbourhood data can be found on the page of Westerkwartier.

Compare homes for sale in and around Westerkwartier

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to homes for sale in Westerkwartier, you can also look at the broader supply of homes for sale in Hof van Delft, or expand your search to all homes for sale in Delft. Other nearby neighbourhoods such as the Olofsbuurt or districts like Voordijkshoorn and Vrijenban offer comparison material. More about living and housing in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.