Buying a home in De Kaai, Biddinghuizen.
De Kaai in Biddinghuizen is a waterfront where you genuinely feel the presence of the IJsselmeer. Homes here are mostly modern and well-kept, many with direct water access or views. Your neighbours are people who've chosen this lifestyle deliberately: quiet, but not isolated, since Lelystad is half an hour away and Kampen equally close. It's not crowded, but it does come alive in summer when water sports enthusiasts are out.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Kaai
Pros:
- Direct access to the Markermeer; many homes have water frontage or waterside location
- Quiet, newer residential area with minimal through traffic
- Close to Biddinghuizen town centre (Albert Cuyp-plein, supermarket) – everything within cycling distance
- Family-friendly: primary school De Kaai is in the neighbourhood, plenty of play areas
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and entertainment; you'll need to travel to Lelystad or beyond for dining and activities
- Sparse public transport; you depend on a car or bike for trips outside Biddinghuizen
- Relatively new and standardised development; many identical houses from the same period (2000s-2010s)
- Waterfront appeal comes with costs: maintenance for waterfront homes can be expensive, and insurance premiums are often higher
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Dronten
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 43.68
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 311
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 30
- Violence and threats
- 52
- Vandalism and public order
- 22
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does De Kaai offer?
Biddinghuizen is where you go if you want space and quiet without completely cutting yourself off from town life. Most homes here date from the seventies and eighties, typically with generous gardens and plenty of greenery around you. You're close to the Markermeer, so water and outdoor life are genuinely part of your everyday rhythm. The neighbourhood feels relaxed, full of cyclists and families, but Lelystad is just twenty minutes away when you need more shops or nightlife.
Buying agent in De Kaai
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Housing market De Kaai
In Biddinghuizen, the real estate market remains stable with 26 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price went from 420,000 euros last quarter to 441,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 3,528 euros to 3,864 euros. Similarly, the average list price went from 433,000 euros last quarter to 441,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter increasing from 3,527 euros to 3,693 euros. The average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: May 2026
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