Buying a home in Bosgebied Meerveld, Uddel.
Bosgebied Meerveld is where you find timber-frame houses and bungalows tucked among the trees—not a dense suburban sprawl. Your neighbours tend to be families and quiet professionals who came here for actual forest, not just the idea of it. Walking or cycling to the village centre takes twenty minutes; the Veluwe's bigger trails are even closer. If you're looking for peace that doesn't mean isolation, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bosgebied Meerveld
Pros:
- Direct access to the Meerveld forest and water; walks and cycling tours start from your door
- Quiet residential setting with detached and semi-detached homes, minimal through traffic
- 15-minute drive to Apeldoorn city centre and railway station (direct trains to Amsterdam, Arnhem)
- Lower property prices compared to urban Apeldoorn or nearby suburbs
- Primary school (Basisschool De Meerpaal) within walking distance
Cons:
- Car dependency for daily shopping and services; no supermarket within the neighbourhood itself
- Public transport limited to regional buses; no tram or train station in Uddel
- Noticeably isolated in winter and during poor weather
- Limited rental market and slower property turnover mean fewer homes available for purchase
- Evening and weekend social life requires driving into Apeldoorn or commuting further afield
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.94
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 78
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 5
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Uddel
Uddel is the quiet side of Apeldoorn—tree-lined streets, solid family homes, and a real village feeling despite being within cycling distance of the city centre. You'll find mostly detached and semi-detached houses here, many with gardens that back onto fields. The railway station is walkable, so commuting to other towns is straightforward. It's the kind of neighbourhood where neighbours know each other, and there's an actual village square where things happen. If you want to escape the bustle without losing access to amenities, this is where you land.
Asking prices and sale prices in Uddel
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The wider housing market in Uddel
In Uddel, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 6 homes sold, compared to 4 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 786,000 euros last quarter to 940,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter decreased from 5,759 euros to 4,766 euros. The average list price rose from 889,000 euros last quarter to 956,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing interest in the area despite fluctuations in transaction prices.
Updated: April 2026
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