Neighbourhood profile · Arnhem

St. Marten/Sonsbeek, Arnhem

St. Marten/Sonsbeek scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €394.000, with 55% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 5,825 residents, with 54% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€394.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€394.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+13% vs city · -1% vs NL

Owner-occupied

55%

+28% vs city · -4% 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

2.965

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,746 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.8

Housing quality

3.3

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 2% vs last year

Theft

15.0 per 1,000

Violence

3.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

5.825

Households

3.375

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 15%25–45: 36%45–65: 28%65+: 10%

Single-person

54%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

3.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Arnhem - Sonsbeekkwartier-Noord

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.1 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.5 km

Hospital1.7 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Christelijke Basisschool De Wijzer	Primary	199m	Satisfactory
Jan Ligthartschool	Primary	331m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Kunst Rijk	Primary	689m	Satisfactory
Openb. SGM. Arnhem Noord voor lyceum, havo, mavo en vbo	Secondary	816m	—
Arentheem College Interconfessionele School voor Atheneum Gymnasium Havo Vmbo	Secondary	854m	—

Christelijke Basisschool De Wijzer

Primary · 199m

Satisfactory

Jan Ligthartschool

Primary · 331m

Satisfactory

Basisschool Kunst Rijk

Primary · 689m

Satisfactory

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

Secondary · 816m

—

Arentheem College Interconfessionele School voor Atheneum Gymnasium Havo Vmbo

Secondary · 854m

—

Source: DUO 2026

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