Buying a home in Filmwijk Noord, Almere.
Filmwijk Noord is where you'll find modern, practical homes—mostly built in the 2000s with straightforward layouts that appeal to families and young professionals. The neighborhood sits on the quieter edge of Almere's expansion, so you get a bit of breathing room without feeling isolated: the city center is a 15-minute bike ride, and you're genuinely close to the water and green space. Your neighbors tend to be people with kids, people working local jobs, people who chose this area because it works rather than because it's fashionable. The streets are safe and calm, and the local primary schools here have solid reputations among residents.
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What to consider when buying in Filmwijk Noord
Pros:
- Quiet residential streets with family homes and low-rise apartments; you're not living above a café or next to a nightclub
- Direct bus connection (line 2) to Almere Centrum station in under 10 minutes; reasonable commute to Amsterdam on the intercity
- Parking is straightforward—most homes have driveways or assigned spaces, unlike inner-city neighborhoods
- Schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Toverfluit and several others serve the area
Cons:
- Car-dependent for anything beyond essentials; the neighborhood has no supermarket of its own, nearest are in adjacent Filmwijk Zuid or Almere Centrum
- Evening and weekend bus frequency drops significantly; after 10 p.m., you're looking at sparse service
- Newer architecture dominates; if you prefer period character or heritage streets, this planned suburb won't deliver it
- Water management is still settling after the polder's original construction; some plots experience occasional drainage issues during heavy rain
- Limited walkable nightlife or restaurants; you need to travel to Centrum or other areas for dining and entertainment
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.63
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 288
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 63
- Violence and threats
- 24
- Vandalism and public order
- 30
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Almere
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Asking prices and sale prices in Almere
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The wider housing market in Almere
Buying a home in Almere? The median sale price was around € 445,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026