Buying a home in Indische Buurt West, Almere.
In Indische Buurt West you'll find a neighborhood where families and young professionals actually know their neighbors. Most homes date from the 1980s and 90s—detached houses and semi-detached villas with real outdoor space around them. You're close enough to Almere's center for convenience, but far enough to escape the noise. The area has its own pace: good schools, playgrounds, and enough green space to breathe.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Indische Buurt West
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (12 minutes)
- Mostly 1980s/90s single-family homes with gardens; significantly more space for your money than Amsterdam
- Close to Weerwater and cycling path along Gooische Plas; good for daily exercise
- Diverse population and many families; schools nearby
Cons:
- Typical Almere architecture: little charm, many identical blocks and street layouts
- Shopping centre Almere Centrum within walking distance but feels sterile outside office hours
- Heavy car traffic on main roads (Zeestraat, Larixlaan); little greenery between the houses themselves
- Far from cultural venues and nightlife; for going out you depend on Amsterdam or Almere Centrum
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 43.21
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 140
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 22
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Indische Buurt West offer?
Almere built itself from scratch into a city of 220,000 people in just three decades, so you'll find plenty of homes from the 1980s and 1990s alongside newer neighbourhoods with contemporary design. The population is young and diverse, and your neighbours will likely come from dozens of countries. Many families choose Almere because you get real space for your money, and trains to Amsterdam leave every fifteen minutes. It's not a city of old charm and winding streets, but it's a place where you put down roots quickly because everyone here was once new too.
Buying agent in Indische Buurt West
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Housing market Indische Buurt West
In Almere, 759 homes sold this quarter, compared to 750 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 514,000 euros this quarter from 502,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,669 euros to 4,695 euros. The average list price increased to 487,000 euros this quarter from 472,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value for this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the market. Overall, Almere's real estate market shows a steady performance with slight upward trends in pricing.
Updated: June 2026
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