De Vaart, Almere
Neighbourhood research for De Vaart — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
On the Leefbaarometer, De Vaart in Almere scores 3.0/5 for overall livability. Amenities stands out here — the sub-score is 1.9/5 — you'll likely need to travel to a neighbouring area for everyday amenities. Police-recorded crime puts this area in the moderate-risk band nationally.
Zooming out, Almere-wide sale prices rose 7.1% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 6.0% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 29 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
Before you fall for a listing here, a few things to check: background noise (road, rail and air traffic combined) averages 70 dB across the area, on the loud side.
Livability
Average
Crime risk
Moderate
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
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What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.