Neighbourhood profile · Amersfoort

Zielhorst, Amersfoort

Zielhorst scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €438.000, with 66% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 18,615 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€438.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€438.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-2% vs city · +10% vs NL

Owner-occupied

66%

+14% vs city · +16% 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

4.048

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,627 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.2

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 6% vs last year

Theft

5.0 per 1,000

Violence

1.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.7 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

18.615

Households

8.170

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 12%25–45: 22%45–65: 33%65+: 18%

Single-person

32%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

14.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

9.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.3 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 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 station2.1 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.4 km

Hospital3.7 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Meerscholen v Lyc Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo- 't Hooghe Landt	Secondary	220m	—
Openbare Basisschool De Achtbaan	Primary	408m	Not rated
P.C. basisschool De Zonnewijzer	Primary	412m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Kameleon	Primary	517m	Satisfactory
Focus College Amersfoort	Secondary	1.1km	—

Meerscholen v Lyc Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo- 't Hooghe Landt

Secondary · 220m

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Openbare Basisschool De Achtbaan

Primary · 408m

Not rated

P.C. basisschool De Zonnewijzer

Primary · 412m

Satisfactory

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Kameleon

Primary · 517m

Satisfactory

Focus College Amersfoort

Secondary · 1.1km

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Source: DUO 2026

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