The best neighbourhoods in Renkum
There is no single "best neighbourhood" in Renkum. What counts as best depends on whether you want a garden or a tram stop, a primary school around the corner or a quiet night. So what follows is not one list but several — each on a single measurable criterion, with the figure that earned each place shown next to it. 12 neighbourhoods in Renkum are covered by this data.
The spread within a single city is usually wider than buyers expect. The most affordable neighbourhood in this list, Bebouwde kom Doorwerth, has an average WOZ value of €332,000. That is the figure that sets your search area — the question is rarely whether Renkum is affordable, but which part of it is affordable to you.
Noise is the figure most often skipped and most often regretted. A ten-decibel difference sounds small but is perceived as roughly halving the loudness — worth checking before a viewing rather than after.
Most affordable
The lowest average WOZ value — the most useful public figure for seeing where your budget stretches furthest.
- 1Bebouwde kom Doorwerth€332,000
- 2Heelsum ten westen van de rijksweg€370,000
- 3Renkum Zuid€373,000
- 4Renkum Noord€384,000
- 5Heveadorp€477,000
- 6Wolfheze ten noorden van het spoor€489,000
- 7Wolfheze ten zuiden van het spoor€506,000
- 8Oosterbeek Noordoost€519,000
WOZ is a tax valuation dated 1 January of the previous year; in a rising market, asking prices sit above it.
Best amenities
The Leefbaarometer amenities sub-score: shops, cafés, healthcare and schooling within reach.
- 1Oosterbeek West3.1/5
- 2Oosterbeek Zuidoost3.1/5
- 3Oosterbeek Noordoost3.0/5
- 4Bebouwde kom Doorwerth2.8/5
- 5Buitengebied Doorwerth2.8/5
- 6Renkum Noord2.7/5
- 7Renkum Zuid2.7/5
- 8Heelsum ten oosten van de rijksweg2.6/5
Measures how much is nearby, not how good or how expensive it is.
Highest safety score
The Leefbaarometer safety sub-score, based on recorded nuisance and crime in the neighbourhood.
- 1Heveadorp3.6/5
- 2Wolfheze ten noorden van het spoor3.6/5
- 3Wolfheze ten zuiden van het spoor3.6/5
- 4Oosterbeek Noordoost3.5/5
- 5Oosterbeek West3.5/5
- 6Oosterbeek Zuidoost3.5/5
- 7Bebouwde kom Doorwerth3.3/5
- 8Buitengebied Doorwerth3.3/5
Based on recorded reports. Neighbourhoods where people report more incidents can therefore score lower than they feel.
Quietest neighbourhoods
Average noise exposure from the RIVM noise map, in decibels — road, rail and air traffic combined.
- 1Renkum Noord37 dB
- 2Buitengebied Doorwerth41 dB
- 3Wolfheze ten noorden van het spoor46 dB
- 4Wolfheze ten zuiden van het spoor47 dB
- 5Heveadorp51 dB
- 6Oosterbeek Zuidoost51 dB
- 7Heelsum ten westen van de rijksweg53 dB
- 8Oosterbeek Noordoost56 dB
A modelled map based on traffic flows. Nightlife, construction and neighbours are not in it.
Closest to a train station
Straight-line distance to the nearest train station — often the deciding factor if you plan to live without a car.
- 1Oosterbeek Noordoost600 m
- 2Wolfheze ten zuiden van het spoor600 m
- 3Oosterbeek West2.2 km
- 4Oosterbeek Zuidoost2.4 km
- 5Heveadorp3.9 km
- 6Bebouwde kom Doorwerth4.6 km
- 7Buitengebied Doorwerth5.0 km
- 8Heelsum ten westen van de rijksweg5.4 km
Measured straight-line from the neighbourhood centroid, not walking route. Tram and metro are not counted.
Closest to a primary school
Distance to the nearest primary school — usually where families with young children start.
- 1Oosterbeek Noordoost400 m
- 2Renkum Zuid800 m
- 3Wolfheze ten zuiden van het spoor800 m
- 4Bebouwde kom Doorwerth900 m
- 5Oosterbeek Zuidoost1.0 km
- 6Heelsum ten westen van de rijksweg1.1 km
- 7Oosterbeek West1.5 km
- 8Buitengebied Doorwerth1.7 km
Distance says nothing about places being available or about teaching quality. International schools are counted separately.
Choosing an area is step one. The address is step two.
These figures describe the neighbourhood. Foundation type, energy label, ground lease and flood risk vary by building — sometimes between two houses on the same street.
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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.