Buying a home in Akkrum, Akkrum.
Akkrum is a quiet village where you actually know your neighbours and people greet each other. Most homes here date from the 1970s and 80s—detached or semi-detached houses with generous plots where your garden feels genuinely yours. You're surrounded by open countryside, yet Heerenveen's centre and train station are just a ten-minute bike ride away. It's a comfortable place for families: schools in the village, a football club, and children can cycle to friends' houses safely.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Akkrum
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Leeuwarden (12 minutes) and Groningen (45 minutes) via Akkrum station
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; fewer apartment blocks than larger cities
- Quiet, rural setting with extensive agricultural surroundings and minimal through traffic
- Primary and secondary schools (CSG Bogerman) located within the village
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants; most amenities require a car or cycling to Heerenveen
- Little to no nightlife; young people move away to larger towns
- House prices are rising but remain below the national average; harder to sell quickly
- Car dependency for work outside the region, despite the train station
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Heerenveen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 15.49
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 90
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 6
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
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 Akkrum offer?
Akkrum is a village where you actually have neighbours: lots of families, lots of kids, lots of people who know each other. Most homes date from the 1950s through 1980s—solid, unpretentious, and affordable. You're only 10 minutes from Heerenveen, so shops and schools are close, but you feel genuinely outside the bustle. The polder around you is real: you'll see farmers working and can cycle without dodging traffic.
Buying agent in Akkrum
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Housing market Akkrum
In Akkrum, the real estate market shows notable activity. Eight homes sold this quarter compared to five last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 362,000 euros, down from 373,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,320 euros to 3,330 euros. The average list price rose to 372,000 euros from 339,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations. Overall, the market remains dynamic with varying price trends.
Updated: May 2026
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