Buying a home in Kerkbuurt, Blankenham.
Kerkbuurt in Blankenham is a quiet residential neighborhood where families put down roots and actually know their neighbors. You'll find mostly seventies and eighties homes here, well-maintained with generous gardens. Close enough to Blankenham's shops and cafés, but far enough to avoid the hustle. It's the kind of place where kids play outside and people stop to chat.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Kerkbuurt
Pros:
- Direct bus line 20 to Steenwijk station (12 minutes), convenient for commuters
- Church at Kerkplein is architecturally interesting and centrally located
- Quiet, small-scale neighbourhood with many single-family homes and detached houses
- Primary school De Wegwijzer is located within the neighbourhood itself
Cons:
- Limited shop selection; most daily groceries require a trip to Steenwijk
- Little nightlife; nearest restaurants and bars are concentrated around Steenwijk centre
- Dependent on car or bus for work outside Steenwijkerland
- Visible ageing population; young families are sparse
What does Kerkbuurt offer?
Blankenham is a quiet village where you actually know your neighbours, not some anonymous suburb. Most homes date from the seventies and eighties, solid construction, many with decent land around them. You're close to water and the natural landscape of Steenwijkerland, so if cycling and peace matter to you, this works. Shops and schools are in nearby villages, so you'll need a car, but that's part of living in a place like this.
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Housing market Kerkbuurt
In Blankenham, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter numbered 147, compared to 127 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 445,000 euros, compared to 453,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 3,600 euros, compared to 3,500 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 437,000 euros, compared to 453,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year was 300,000 euros, compared to 290,000 euros last year, indicating a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: June 2026
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