Werkendam, Altena

Werkendam scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €374.000, with 64% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 11,575 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

✓

Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€374.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-7% vs city · -6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

64%

-7% vs city · +12% 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

4.475

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,114 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.2

Amenities

2.2

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk25.4 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

5.5 per 1,000

Violence

2.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

11.575

Households

4.470

Age distribution

0–15: 19%15–25: 14%25–45: 23%45–65: 25%65+: 19%

Single-person

30%

Avg. household

2.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

9.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

8.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 28 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station11.1 km

Supermarket3.7 km

GP / Doctor3.8 km

Hospital12.1 km

Primary school4.0 km

Daycare3.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Bs Burg Sigmond	Primary	3.1km	Satisfactory
Hervormde Basisschool 't Kompas	Primary	3.1km	Not rated
Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool	Primary	3.2km	Not rated
Het Baken	Primary	3.8km	Not rated

Bs Burg Sigmond

Primary · 3.1km

Satisfactory

Hervormde Basisschool 't Kompas

Primary · 3.1km

Not rated

Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool

Primary · 3.2km

Not rated

Het Baken

Primary · 3.8km

Not rated

Source: DUO 2026

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