Buying a home in De Dreijen, Oosterbeek.
De Dreijen in Oosterbeek is where you'll find solid 1950s and 60s family homes set back from quiet streets lined with mature trees. Your neighbours are typically professionals and retired couples who've stayed put for decades—the kind of stability that comes from a place that works without fuss. You're minutes from the Veluwe's forests and the Rhine, yet the local shops and cafés cluster within walking distance. The neighbourhood feels settled rather than trendy, which is precisely the point.
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What to consider when buying in De Dreijen
Pros:
- Train station Oosterbeek on the Utrecht–Arnhem line puts Amsterdam and Cologne within reasonable reach; locals commute to both cities
- The neighborhood sits within walking distance of the Hoge Veluwe, serious hiking and cycling terrain that neighbors can access year-round
- Houses on the quieter eastern end (Dreijenplein side) have actual garden space, not the cramped plots you get in denser suburbs
- Renkum municipality keeps property tax relatively modest compared to larger urban centers
Cons:
- Car dependency is real: buses run infrequently and bike routes to Arnhem city center are not direct
- Grocer and pharmacy options within the neighborhood itself are thin; most shopping means a trip to central Arnhem or Oosterbeek village
- The area borders flood-prone low-lying land along the Rhine; your insurance premiums will reflect that
- School options are limited—families often have to look outside Renkum proper, adding logistics to your daily run
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Renkum
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.52
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 134
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 23
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 16
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Oosterbeek
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Oosterbeek
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Oosterbeek, rather than relying on the area's median as a value for this home.
The wider housing market in Oosterbeek
Buying a home in Oosterbeek? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €813,000. As you compare homes, check how a property’s features, such as living area and condition, compare with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026