Neighbourhood profile · Apeldoorn

Zuidwest, Apeldoorn

Zuidwest 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 €420.000, with 71% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 15,780 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

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Avg. WOZ value

€420.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€420.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+9% vs city · +6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

71%

+18% vs city · +25% 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

1.694

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,156 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

3.4

Amenities

3.1

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

7.6 per 1,000

Violence

1.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

15.780

Households

6.860

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 28%65+: 25%

Single-person

32%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

15.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 45 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station5.2 km

Supermarket0.9 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital1.6 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Eendracht	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory
PCBO Willem Van Oranje	Primary	1.6km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool Rietendak	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
Praktijkschool Apeldoorn	Secondary	2.0km	—
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sebastiaan	Primary	2.5km	Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Eendracht

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

PCBO Willem Van Oranje

Primary · 1.6km

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool Rietendak

Primary · 1.9km

Satisfactory

Praktijkschool Apeldoorn

Secondary · 2.0km

—

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sebastiaan

Primary · 2.5km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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