De Laar-West
GelderlandArnhemDe LaarDe Laar-West

De Laar-West, Arnhem – “Very pleasant neighb...”

Neighbourhood in Arnhem

7.8
Residents give De Laar-West a good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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De Laar-West has 5,880 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 2,708 homes in De Laar-WestCurrently there are 18 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in De Laar-WestBased on registered homes

De Laar-West is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Arnhem, in the district De Laar The neighbourhood has a total area of 108 hectares, of which 107 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU02022295. The postcode area is 6843PA-6844JJ.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.8. They describe it as 'Very pleasant neighbourhood' and 'Cosy neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

De Laar-West has 5.880 residents. Of these, 50,8% are men and 49,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,8%). The other age groups are 27,3% for '45 to 65 years', 17,8% for '65 years or older', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,3% is unmarried, 37,3% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 3,0% is widowed. 3.960 residents originate from the Netherlands, 500 come from Europe and 1.415 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.740 households in De Laar-West. 36,7% of these are single-person households, 27,2% households without children and 36,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In De Laar-West there are 4.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.800, which is €3.000 (8%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.900, which is €2.300 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of De Laar-West are educated to an intermediate level. 46,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.880 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.704 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In De Laar-West, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 920 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In De Laar-West there are 2.708 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €280.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 38% rental homes and 62% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 62% privately owned, 30% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in De Laar-West are 1970-1980 (60%) and 1980-1990 (35%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 15 homes for sale in De Laar-West. The most recently listed home is Bredasingel 194 by Ditters - Arnhem op Funda. Over the past year, 125 homes were sold in De Laar-West. On average, a home was sold within 31 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in De Laar-West over the past year was €353.484. This is 26% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €280.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.156.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in De Laar-West. The most recent home is Oosterhoutstraat 87, offered by Vesteda. Over the past year, 10 homes were let in De Laar-West. On average, a listing was let within 35 days.

The average rent for a rental home in De Laar-West over the past year was €1.365 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €11 per month.

Energy

In De Laar-West there are 2.721 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (66%), B (20%) and D (6%). On average, an address in De Laar-West uses 2.500 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 960 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 25% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Geldropstraat
  • Gemertstraat
  • Eerselstraat
  • Geffenstraat
  • Bladelstraat
  • Vughtstraat
  • Bredasingel
  • Woudrichemstraat
  • Boxtelstraat
  • Beststraat
  • Louise Michelstraat
  • Teteringenstraat
  • Halsterenstraat
  • Raamsdonkstraat
  • Henriëtte Roland Holststraat
  • Ulvenhoutstraat
  • Helmondstraat
  • Brabantweg
  • Lieshoutstraat
  • Ossendrechtpad
  • Zevenbergenstraat
  • Rotterdamsingel
  • Moergestelpad
  • Randweg
  • Wanroijhof
  • Aletta Jacobsstraat
  • Emma Goldmanstraat
  • Eindhovensingel
  • Budelstraat
  • Suze Groenewegstraat
  • Udenstraat
  • Simone de Beauvoirstraat
  • Burgemeester Matsersingel
  • Erpstraat
  • Cuijkstraat
  • Beersstraat
  • Hollandweg
  • Goirlepad
  • Boxmeerhof
  • Batavierenweg
  • Schijndelstraat
  • Zunderthof
  • Metamorfosenallee
  • Sint Oedenrodestraat
  • Millweg
  • Woensdrechtpad
  • Deurnestraat
  • Tilburgweg
  • De Laar
  • Heeswijkstraat
  • Veghelstraat
  • Joke Smitstraat
  • Heusdenstraat
  • Ravensteinpad
  • Oudenboschstraat
  • Vlijmenweg
  • Geertruidenbergpad
  • Aalburgstraat
  • Rosmalenstraat
  • Annie Romein-Verschoorstraat
  • Oosterhoutstraat
  • Kroonse Wal
  • Mierlostraat
  • Ginnekenstraat

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
2,7 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
1,5 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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8.4
Fleur
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
09-11-2025
Very pleasant neighbourhood

Helpful, friendly people. Could be a bit more relaxed about tidiness. Nice quiet neighbourhood. You're lucky if you get to live here. We feel comfortable here.

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7.3
Mbn
Alleenwonend · appartement
11-11-2023
Cosy neighbourhood

Accessibility: everything is easy to reach, think train station, supermarket, chemist, ice cream parlour, hairdresser etc! The neighbourhood is clean, the people are friendly, cleaning services often come by.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,005Single-person households
745Households without children
990Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€26,900 P.A.average per resident12% below the national average
€32,800 P.A.average per income recipient12% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
De Laar-West
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in De Laar-West

Sale price · Q3 2026
€390.400
average▲ 22,1%
€399.000
median▲ 28,7%
15 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.586
average▲ 25,5%
€3.795
median▲ 32,5%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
30 days
average time listed · vs. last year
95
sales in the past year
112 m²
average living area
€145.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days
average time listed · vs. last year
6
lettings in the past year
101 m²
average living area
€1.056
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
De Laar-West
960
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
De Laar-West
2.500
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about De Laar-West

What does the housing stock in De Laar-West look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 95% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (52%).

How much does a home cost in De Laar-West?

Over the past year a home for sale in De Laar-West was listed for an average of €344,242 (€3,136 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 22%.

How is the population of De Laar-West composed?

Buurt De Laar-West has 5,880 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from De Laar-West?

From De Laar-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in De Laar-West?

Right now you will find 18 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in De Laar-West.

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