Neighbourhood profile · Amersfoort

Hoogland-West, Amersfoort

Hoogland-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €811.000, with 80% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 25,145 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€811.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€811.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+82% vs city · +104% vs NL

Owner-occupied

80%

+38% vs city · +40% 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

1985-1995

Number of homes

5.735

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,866 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.2

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk205.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 12% vs last year

Theft

35.5 per 1,000

Violence

5.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.9 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

25.145

Households

11.535

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 28%65+: 24%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.4 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 39 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station6.4 km

Supermarket2.1 km

GP / Doctor2.0 km

Hospital3.3 km

Primary school2.2 km

Daycare2.1 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Meerscholen - Taalcentrum Amersfoort	Secondary	3.7km	—
Meerscholen - Het Element	Secondary	3.8km	—
P.C. basisschool 't Anker	Primary	4.0km	Satisfactory
De Magneet	Primary	4.4km	Not rated
Kindcentrum De Kei	Primary	4.5km	Not rated

Meerscholen - Taalcentrum Amersfoort

Secondary · 3.7km

—

Meerscholen - Het Element

Secondary · 3.8km

—

P.C. basisschool 't Anker

Primary · 4.0km

Satisfactory

De Magneet

Primary · 4.4km

Not rated

Kindcentrum De Kei

Primary · 4.5km

Not rated

Source: DUO 2026

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