Buying a home in De Graafschap, Biddinghuizen.
De Graafschap is where young families and rural-minded people cluster in Biddinghuizen, building lives around new-construction homes with gardens that actually breathe. The neighbourhood sits calm and green, close enough to the Markermeer for weekend sailing but far enough that you're not fighting city noise. Neighbours here tend to know each other without the village-watch intensity, and you've got the Dronten countryside to cycle through whenever you want air. Schools and local shops are walkable; the highway connection means Amsterdam and Utrecht aren't hidden away.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Graafschap
Pros:
- Direct train link to Lelystad (8 min) and onwards to Amsterdam Central without transfers
- Below-average house prices for Noord-Holland; detached homes and bungalows still affordable compared to Flevoland's other neighborhoods
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic; families can let children roam safely
- Own harbor access for boats; popular with water sports enthusiasts
Cons:
- Most shops and services are in central Biddinghuizen, a 15–20 minute bike ride away; no supermarket within walking distance
- Employed in Amsterdam or Utrecht? Commute is 45–60 minutes door-to-door, not 30
- Surrounded by flat polder landscape; no hills, forests, or architectural variety within sight
- High water table means damp basements are common; sewage backups occur during heavy rainfall
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Dronten
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 51.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 367
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 81
- Violence and threats
- 41
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
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
What does De Graafschap offer?
Biddinghuizen is a quiet polder village where you'll find mostly modern detached homes and family houses on spacious plots—people here prioritize land and privacy over being in the thick of things. The Markermeer is your backyard for sailing and water sports, and the long cycling routes through the flat landscape connect you to bigger towns without the commute feeling like one. You're looking at straightforward, practical neighbors who value the outdoors and don't fuss unnecessarily. It's the kind of place where you can actually breathe, and your money stretches further than it would 30 minutes south.
Buying agent in De Graafschap
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Housing market De Graafschap
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: April 2026
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