Neighbourhood profile · Almere

Kruidenwijk, Almere

Kruidenwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €344.000, with 62% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 17,970 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€344.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€344.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-13% vs city · -14% vs NL

Owner-occupied

62%

0% vs city · +9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€493.406

+7.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

83%

Median time on market

31 days

Market tension

2.3

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1985-1995

Number of homes

2.468

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,993 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Solar installations

116

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.1

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 18% vs last year

Theft

7.4 per 1,000

Violence

3.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

17.970

Households

7.995

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 12%25–45: 29%45–65: 27%65+: 15%

Single-person

37%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

5.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital2.3 km

Primary school0.9 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare basisschool De Heliotroop	Primary	411m	Satisfactory
Openbare basisschool Digitalis	Primary	598m	Satisfactory
Openbare basisschool Digitalis	Primary	639m	Satisfactory
Shri Laksmi School	Primary	918m	Satisfactory
Vrije School Almere	Primary	938m	Satisfactory

Openbare basisschool De Heliotroop

Primary · 411m

Satisfactory

Openbare basisschool Digitalis

Primary · 598m

Satisfactory

Openbare basisschool Digitalis

Primary · 639m

Satisfactory

Shri Laksmi School

Primary · 918m

Satisfactory

Vrije School Almere

Primary · 938m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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