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Vathorst-Centrum, Amersfoort

Vathorst-Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €521.000, with 61% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 14,430 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€521.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€521.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+17% vs city · +31% vs NL

Owner-occupied

61%

+5% vs city · +7% 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

2005-2015

Number of homes

5.055

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,420 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.0

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 5% vs last year

Theft

21.2 per 1,000

Violence

2.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

14.430

Households

5.065

Age distribution

0–15: 24%15–25: 14%25–45: 28%45–65: 28%65+: 6%

Single-person

20%

Avg. household

2.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.4 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station0.6 km

Supermarket0.2 km

GP / Doctor1.5 km

Hospital6.9 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.2 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
DOK12	Primary	152m	Satisfactory
Vallei College voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo locatie Vathorst College	Secondary	361m	—
Atlantis	Primary	486m	Not rated
P.C. basisschool Kon-Tiki	Primary	495m	Very weak
Gereformeerde Basisschool Het Zwaluwnest	Primary	783m	Satisfactory

DOK12

Primary · 152m

Satisfactory

Vallei College voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo locatie Vathorst College

Secondary · 361m

—

Atlantis

Primary · 486m

Not rated

P.C. basisschool Kon-Tiki

Primary · 495m

Very weak

Gereformeerde Basisschool Het Zwaluwnest

Primary · 783m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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