Neighbourhood profile · Almere

Waterwijk, Almere

Waterwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €347.000, with 74% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,140 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€347.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€347.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-13% vs city · -13% vs NL

Owner-occupied

74%

+19% vs city · +30% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€493.406

+7.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

83%

Median time on market

31 days

Market tension

2.3

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

1.730

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,125 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Solar installations

118

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.0

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk30.6 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

9.7 per 1,000

Violence

2.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.140

Households

3.605

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 10%25–45: 27%45–65: 27%65+: 21%

Single-person

32%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

5.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.4 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital2.5 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool de Ichthus	Primary	126m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon	Primary	310m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Panta Rhei	Primary	402m	Satisfactory
Montessorischool Almere Stad	Primary	583m	Satisfactory
Basisschool De Argonaut	Primary	813m	Unsatisfactory

Basisschool de Ichthus

Primary · 126m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon

Primary · 310m

Satisfactory

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Panta Rhei

Primary · 402m

Satisfactory

Montessorischool Almere Stad

Primary · 583m

Satisfactory

Basisschool De Argonaut

Primary · 813m

Unsatisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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