Schelfhorst, Almelo

Schelfhorst scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €280.000, with 63% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 11,145 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€280.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€280.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-5% vs city · -30% vs NL

Owner-occupied

63%

+15% vs city · +11% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€337.477

+7.6% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

61%

Median time on market

31 days

Market tension

2.4

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

4.830

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,938 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

185

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

2.6

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 31% vs last year

Theft

2.3 per 1,000

Violence

1.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

11.145

Households

4.740

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 26%65+: 26%

Single-person

30%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Accessibility

Train station3.9 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor1.2 km

Hospital7.2 km

Primary school0.9 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Telgenborch	Primary	554m	Satisfactory
Basisschool De Veerkracht	Primary	668m	Not rated
De Noorderborch	Primary	717m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Vrije School Almelo	Primary	760m	Satisfactory
R.K. Scholengemeenschap Canisius voor vmbo havo vwo	Secondary	1.0km	—

De Telgenborch

Primary · 554m

Satisfactory

Basisschool De Veerkracht

Primary · 668m

Not rated

De Noorderborch

Primary · 717m

Satisfactory

Basisschool Vrije School Almelo

Primary · 760m

Satisfactory

R.K. Scholengemeenschap Canisius voor vmbo havo vwo

Secondary · 1.0km

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Source: DUO 2026

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