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Vathorst-De Velden, Amersfoort

Vathorst-De Velden scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €540.000, with 76% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 14,430 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€540.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€540.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+21% vs city · +36% vs NL

Owner-occupied

76%

+31% vs city · +33% 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

Low risk10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 31% vs last year

Theft

3.2 per 1,000

Violence

1.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

0.9 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

14.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.4 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 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 station3.0 km

Supermarket1.2 km

GP / Doctor2.2 km

Hospital5.5 km

Primary school0.8 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Gereformeerde Basisschool Het Zwaluwnest	Primary	333m	Satisfactory
de Marke	Primary	407m	Satisfactory
Meerscholen	Secondary	515m	—
Yuverta	Secondary	576m	—
P.C. basisschool Kon-Tiki	Primary	803m	Very weak

Gereformeerde Basisschool Het Zwaluwnest

Primary · 333m

Satisfactory

de Marke

Primary · 407m

Satisfactory

Meerscholen

Secondary · 515m

—

Yuverta

Secondary · 576m

—

P.C. basisschool Kon-Tiki

Primary · 803m

Very weak

Source: DUO 2026

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