Buying a home in Noorderplassen W.-Oost, Almere.
Noorderplassen W.-Oost is where you'll find families choosing spacious plots and modern homes built in the 2000s. The neighbourhood sits right on water and green space, so cycling to the Centre or into the Polder takes about ten minutes. Your neighbours are mostly young families and first-time buyers who stay because it's quiet without feeling remote. Schools and shops are close by. It's moved past the new-build phase and feels like a neighbourhood that's settled into itself.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Noorderplassen W.-Oost
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (20 minutes)
- Lots of new construction with modern insulation and low energy costs
- Spacious apartments and houses with plenty of glass and light by design
- Close to the Noorderplassen area: cycling to water, beach and nature reserve within 5–10 minutes
- Affordable house prices compared to Amsterdam and Utrecht
Cons:
- Neighbourhood still feels young and unfinished; construction traffic and many amenities still missing
- Limited shops and restaurants; you depend on Almere city centre or Amsterdam
- Little history or established neighbourhood culture; most residents are new
- Cycling to schools and childcare can be substantial, depending on your address in the neighbourhood
- Heavy car traffic and parking pressure due to neighbourhood growth
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 111
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 20
- Violence and threats
- 14
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
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 Noorderplassen W.-Oost 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 Noorderplassen W.-Oost
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Housing market Noorderplassen W.-Oost
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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