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Bosgebied, Amersfoort

Bosgebied scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Amersfoort's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €586.000, with 37% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 11,420 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

4.0

Livability

Above average

Avg. WOZ value

€586.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€586.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+31% vs city · +47% vs NL

Owner-occupied

37%

-36% vs city · -35% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€551.639

+8.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+6.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

77%

Median time on market

26 days

Market tension

2.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

2.353

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,818 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average
Safety
3.4
Amenities
3.4
Housing quality
3.5
Physical environment
3.1
Residents
3.3

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 12% vs last year

Theft

34.7 per 1,000

Violence

22.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

9.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

11.420

Households

4.850

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 12%25–45: 22%45–65: 29%65+: 21%

Single-person

39%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 41 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station3.0 km
Supermarket3.0 km
GP / Doctor2.6 km
Hospital6.0 km
Primary school2.5 km
Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Meerscholen - rk sg voor lyceum havo mavo vmbo

Secondary · 545m

Van Lodensteincollege Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 754m

Montessori Basisschool Pallas Athene

Primary · 1.7km

Not rated

Joh van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium

Secondary · 1.8km

School op de Berg

Primary · 2.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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