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Stadskern, Amersfoort

Stadskern scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €389.000, with 36% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 22,510 residents, with 51% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. 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

€389.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€389.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-13% vs city · -2% vs NL

Owner-occupied

36%

-38% vs city · -37% 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

5.793

Energy labels in the area

Based on 8,385 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.7
Amenities
3.9
Housing quality
3.0
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk216.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 5% vs last year

Theft

105.7 per 1,000

Violence

23.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

8.3 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

22.510

Households

12.035

Age distribution

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

Single-person

51%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.2 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 58 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Amersfoort

Foundation risk

HighNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.6 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor1.0 km
Hospital2.4 km
Primary school1.0 km
Daycare0.9 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Basisschool Sint Joris

Primary · 485m

Satisfactory

Meerscholen

Secondary · 848m

Evangelische Basisschool De Parel

Primary · 999m

Satisfactory

Vallei College voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo locatie VMBO Trivium College

Secondary · 1.2km

Meerscholen - chr sg voor lyceum havo mavo vmbo

Secondary · 1.3km

Source: DUO 2026

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