Buying a home in Noorderbaan, Biddinghuizen.
Noorderbaan offers you quiet residential streets lined with detached homes and plenty of green space. You're close enough to the Markermeer that water and nature are genuinely nearby, not just a weekend trip. This neighbourhood draws families who want space and breathing room without feeling isolated. Biddinghuizen itself has what you need: schools, shops, and solid connections to Lelystad and beyond.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Noorderbaan
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Biddinghuizen station (approximately 50 minutes)
- Close to the Markermeer: walking and cycling along the water, kitesurfing on the lake
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with spacious plots, not densely built
- Near Biddinghuizen town centre with supermarket, bakery and cafés
Cons:
- Limited shops and services outside the town centre; you'll need to go to Lelystad or further for most things
- Little nightlife; quiet in the evenings with no bars or restaurants nearby
- Car-dependent for daily shopping and commuting, despite the train connection
- Polder monotony: flat landscape with no elevation change or much variety in surroundings
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 Noorderbaan 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 Noorderbaan
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Housing market Noorderbaan
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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