Neighbourhood profile · Arnhem

Schaarsbergen, Arnhem

Schaarsbergen scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Arnhem's top-rated neighbourhoods. The area has 2,355 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

4.0

Livability

Above average

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Owner-occupied

64%

+49% vs city · +12% 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

915

Energy labels in the area

Based on 443 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

3.5

Amenities

2.7

Housing quality

3.3

Physical environment

3.3

Residents

3.4

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 13% vs last year

Theft

36.8 per 1,000

Violence

7.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

9.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

2.355

Households

900

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 16%25–45: 18%45–65: 33%65+: 21%

Single-person

39%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.2 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

3.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 66 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 station7.0 km

Supermarket4.8 km

GP / Doctor5.9 km

Hospital5.6 km

Primary school4.6 km

Daycare3.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool De Zyp	Primary	2.1km	Satisfactory
Arnhemse Montessorischool te Arnhem	Primary	3.0km	Satisfactory
Christelijk Kindcentrum Gulden Bodem	Primary	3.0km	Satisfactory

Basisschool De Zyp

Primary · 2.1km

Satisfactory

Arnhemse Montessorischool te Arnhem

Primary · 3.0km

Satisfactory

Christelijk Kindcentrum Gulden Bodem

Primary · 3.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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