Buying a home in Eagum, Eagum.
You'll find Eagum is a quiet residential village just outside Leeuwarden, with a mix of traditional farmhouses and newer family homes spread across open countryside. The community here feels genuinely neighbourly—local shops and schools serve the village without the bustle of the city. You're close enough to Leeuwarden's amenities (20 minutes by car or bike), but far enough out that you wake up to fields instead of traffic. It's the kind of place where people actually know their neighbours and choose to stay for decades.
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Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Leeuwarden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.48
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 197
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 16
- Violence and threats
- 32
- Vandalism and public order
- 28
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Eagum
Eagum sits just outside Leeuwarden's bustle, where you'll find mixed housing—bungalows and semi-detached homes mostly—and genuinely quiet streets. The neighbourhood feels lived-in, not polished; your neighbours are families and older couples who've been here for decades. A ten-minute cycle to Leeuwarden's centre means you're close to everything the city offers without the noise. The polder landscape around you is flat and open, perfect if you want space to breathe but still within reach of schools, shops, and the Ljouwert waterfront.
Asking prices and sale prices in Eagum
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The wider housing market in Eagum
In Eagum, the real estate market shows notable trends. Homes sold this quarter totaled 405, compared to 424 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 365,000 euros this quarter from 357,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,155 euros to 3,224 euros. The average list price increased to 353,000 euros this quarter from 347,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the overall growth in property values in the area.
Updated: April 2026