Buying a home in De Voorwaarts, Apeldoorn.
De Voorwaarts is where you'll find solid family homes from the 1950s and 60s, built for people who wanted space without the commute nightmare. Your neighbors are a mix of long-term residents who know everyone on their street and younger families drawn here by the price-to-square-meter logic. The leafy streets feel quiet, but you're minutes from the Marktplein shops and schools are within cycling distance. It's the kind of place where you can actually afford a garage.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in De Voorwaarts
Pros:
- Tram 1 runs directly through the neighborhood, taking you straight to Apeldoorn Central Station in under 10 minutes
- Mix of 1920s villas and post-war detached homes with decent-sized gardens, not cramped urban density
- Walking distance to Griftsteijn supermarket and local shops along Deventerstraat
- Quieter than central Apeldoorn but still 15–20 minutes by bike to the city center
Cons:
- Limited parking; many streets have no dedicated spaces and on-street parking fills up quickly
- Post-war housing stock often needs updates to insulation and outdated plumbing
- Few restaurants or cafés within the neighborhood itself; nightlife requires a trip into town
- School choice is limited if you have children; most families rely on schools outside Voorwaarts
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 33.27
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 638
- Residential burglary
- 28
- Theft
- 140
- Violence and threats
- 44
- Vandalism and public order
- 61
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 De Voorwaarts offer?
Apeldoorn's housing stock is split between sturdy mid-century villas in the leafy south and post-war apartments closer to the centre—pick based on whether you want garden space or walkability to shops and the station. Your neighbours tend to be families and professionals who've stayed put for years; it's the kind of place where people actually finish their mortgages. The Veluwe's forests are twenty minutes away by bike, and Amsterdam is ninety minutes by train, so you're not landlocked. The city centre itself is quiet, almost calm, with decent everyday retail and a handful of genuinely good restaurants tucked away.
Buying agent in De Voorwaarts
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Housing market De Voorwaarts
In Apeldoorn, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 513, compared to 473 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 465,000 euros this quarter from 463,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 4,215 euros to 4,246 euros. The average list price also went from 446,000 euros last quarter to 456,000 euros this quarter, reflecting a positive trend. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, indicating a robust market environment.
Updated: April 2026
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