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Neighbourhoods in Lelystad

Lelystad has 11 neighbourhoods in our database. Average property values (WOZ) sit at €358.364, ranging from €278.000 in Stadshart to €480.000 in Buitengebied. The average livability score is 3.0 out of 5. Whether you're an expat looking for a central, well-connected area or a quieter family-friendly neighbourhood, use the filters below to compare on price, safety, and livability.

Highlights
Most affordable

Stadshart

€278.000

Most expensive

Buitengebied

€480.000

Safest neighbourhood

Kustwijk

3.3/5

Highest livability

Zuiderzeewijk

3.3/5

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Warande
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Zuiderzeewijk

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Insights

Lelystad in numbers

Prosperity

Socio-economic status

Total score

-0.04vs. NL avg

Labour participation

70%

Benefits

13.1%

Wealth-0.03
Education-0.01
Employment-0.00
Source · CBS 86092 / 86113 / 862582023

Tenure

Tenure mix · Lelystad

  • Owner-occupied62%
  • Social rental28%
  • Private rental10%
Source · CBS 8290036,017 dwellings · 2025

Pipeline

Future housing supply · Lelystad

permitted or under construction

Total

928

Under construction

514

Permitted

414

Permits — last 8 quarters

2026Q2

By client

  • Corporation336
  • Market368
  • Private77
Source · CBS 82211 / 836712026MM05

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a home in Lelystad cost?

Average WOZ value

€358,364

The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Lelystad usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.

Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount

€64,500

One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.

Work out what you can borrowValue check on an address in Lelystad

Further reading

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.

Work out the numbers:How much can I borrow?Do I qualify for NHG?Buying here as an expat