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Neighbourhood profile · Apeldoorn

West, Apeldoorn

West scores 3.5 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Apeldoorn's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €419.000, with 62% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 31,325 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

Avg. WOZ value

€419.000

Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€419.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+9% vs city · +5% vs NL

Owner-occupied

62%

+3% vs city · +9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€471.143

+8.4% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.7%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

63%

Median time on market

32 days

Market tension

2.1

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

4.155

Energy labels in the area

Based on 11,794 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

4%

District heating

0%

Solar installations

786

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average
Safety
3.3
Amenities
3.5
Housing quality
3.1
Physical environment
3.2
Residents
3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 7% vs last year

Theft

11.8 per 1,000

Violence

1.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

31.325

Households

16.345

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 11%25–45: 25%45–65: 27%65+: 25%

Single-person

47%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

13.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station3.0 km
Supermarket0.6 km
GP / Doctor1.0 km
Hospital1.2 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St Victor

Primary · 448m

Satisfactory

Katholieke SGM Veluws College voor Gymn Ath Havo Mavo en Vmbo vest Walterbosch

Secondary · 452m

Chr VO Apeldoorn voor Gymn Ath Havo Mavo en Vmbo, vest. Christelijk Lyceum

Secondary · 503m

Openbare Basisschool Sprengenpark

Primary · 773m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool Berg en Bos

Primary · 834m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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