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Centrum, Arnhem

Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €295.000, with 20% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 7,015 residents, with 72% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-16% vs city · -26% vs NL

Owner-occupied

20%

-53% vs city · -65% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€407.247

+1.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

73%

Median time on market

29 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

4.435

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,663 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

99%

District heating

99%

Solar installations

373

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.0
Amenities
4.4
Housing quality
2.8
Physical environment
2.9
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk341.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 3% vs last year

Theft

86.0 per 1,000

Violence

43.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

18.2 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

7.015

Households

5.120

Age distribution

0–15: 3%15–25: 21%25–45: 48%45–65: 17%65+: 11%

Single-person

72%

Avg. household

1.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

3.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 71 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station0.8 km
Supermarket0.3 km
GP / Doctor1.4 km
Hospital2.6 km
Primary school0.9 km
Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Montessorischool De Binnenstad

Primary · 834m

Satisfactory

Openb. SGM. Arnhem Noord voor lyceum, havo, mavo en vbo

Secondary · 971m

Pieter Brueghelschool

Primary · 1.4km

Satisfactory

Openbaar Jenaplan Heijenoord Basisschool

Primary · 1.7km

Satisfactory

Basisschool t Panorama

Primary · 2.4km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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