Giessen, Altena

Giessen scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €377.000, with 69% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 1,645 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€377.000

✓

Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€377.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-6% vs city · -5% vs NL

Owner-occupied

69%

0% vs city · +21% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€481.068

+7.9% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+3.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

68%

Median time on market

32 days

Market tension

2.5

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

645

Energy labels in the area

Based on 429 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

184

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.1

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 2% vs last year

Theft

6.8 per 1,000

Violence

3.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

1.645

Households

695

Age distribution

0–15: 19%15–25: 12%25–45: 24%45–65: 27%65+: 19%

Single-person

33%

Avg. household

2.4

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 49 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station14.7 km

Supermarket2.1 km

GP / Doctor1.8 km

Hospital15.4 km

Primary school1.4 km

Daycare1.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
CBS De Parel	Primary	1.2km	Not rated
Curio locatie Prinsentuin Andel vmbo	Secondary	1.5km	—
Chr Basissch De Zaaier	Primary	1.9km	Not rated
Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool	Primary	2.3km	Not rated
Basisschool 't Ravelijn	Primary	3.4km	Satisfactory

CBS De Parel

Primary · 1.2km

Not rated

Curio locatie Prinsentuin Andel vmbo

Secondary · 1.5km

—

Chr Basissch De Zaaier

Primary · 1.9km

Not rated

Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool

Primary · 2.3km

Not rated

Basisschool 't Ravelijn

Primary · 3.4km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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