The best neighbourhoods in Berg en Dal
There is no single "best neighbourhood" in Berg en Dal. What counts as best depends on whether you want a garden or a tram stop, a primary school around the corner or a quiet night. So what follows is not one list but several — each on a single measurable criterion, with the figure that earned each place shown next to it. 13 neighbourhoods in Berg en Dal are covered by this data.
The spread within a single city is usually wider than buyers expect. The most affordable neighbourhood in this list, Millingen aan de Rijn, has an average WOZ value of €315,000. That is the figure that sets your search area — the question is rarely whether Berg en Dal is affordable, but which part of it is affordable to you.
Noise is the figure most often skipped and most often regretted. A ten-decibel difference sounds small but is perceived as roughly halving the loudness — worth checking before a viewing rather than after.
Highest livability
The overall Leefbaarometer score — the model the Dutch government uses to rate livability in every neighbourhood in the country.
- 1Erlecom4.0/5
- 2Heilig Landstichting4.0/5
- 3Persingen4.0/5
- 4Ubbergen4.0/5
- 5Berg en Dal3.5/5
- 6Beek3.0/5
- 7Breedeweg3.0/5
- 8De Horst3.0/5
A modelled score built from housing stock, amenities and nuisance data among others — not a judgement on whether you would feel at home there.
Most affordable
The lowest average WOZ value — the most useful public figure for seeing where your budget stretches furthest.
- 1Millingen aan de Rijn€315,000
- 2Leuth€334,000
- 3Kekerdom€361,000
- 4Groesbeek€373,000
- 5Breedeweg€380,000
- 6Ooij€383,000
- 7Erlecom€430,000
- 8De Horst€437,000
WOZ is a tax valuation dated 1 January of the previous year; in a rising market, asking prices sit above it.
Best amenities
The Leefbaarometer amenities sub-score: shops, cafés, healthcare and schooling within reach.
- 1Heilig Landstichting3.0/5
- 2Berg en Dal2.9/5
- 3Ubbergen2.9/5
- 4Beek2.8/5
- 5Groesbeek2.5/5
- 6Ooij2.5/5
- 7Breedeweg2.4/5
- 8De Horst2.4/5
Measures how much is nearby, not how good or how expensive it is.
Highest safety score
The Leefbaarometer safety sub-score, based on recorded nuisance and crime in the neighbourhood.
- 1Erlecom3.8/5
- 2Persingen3.8/5
- 3Ooij3.7/5
- 4Beek3.6/5
- 5Berg en Dal3.6/5
- 6Heilig Landstichting3.6/5
- 7Kekerdom3.6/5
- 8Leuth3.5/5
Based on recorded reports. Neighbourhoods where people report more incidents can therefore score lower than they feel.
Quietest neighbourhoods
Average noise exposure from the RIVM noise map, in decibels — road, rail and air traffic combined.
- 1Ooij35 dB
- 2Leuth37 dB
- 3De Horst38 dB
- 4Erlecom39 dB
- 5Kekerdom39 dB
- 6Berg en Dal42 dB
- 7Millingen aan de Rijn43 dB
- 8Persingen43 dB
A modelled map based on traffic flows. Nightlife, construction and neighbours are not in it.
Closest to a train station
Straight-line distance to the nearest train station — often the deciding factor if you plan to live without a car.
- 1Heilig Landstichting2.2 km
- 2Ubbergen3.6 km
- 3Berg en Dal4.7 km
- 4Beek5.2 km
- 5Groesbeek5.8 km
- 6Ooij6.2 km
- 7Breedeweg6.4 km
- 8De Horst7.0 km
Measured straight-line from the neighbourhood centroid, not walking route. Tram and metro are not counted.
Closest to a primary school
Distance to the nearest primary school — usually where families with young children start.
- 1Berg en Dal400 m
- 2Leuth400 m
- 3Beek500 m
- 4Breedeweg1.2 km
- 5De Horst1.2 km
- 6Groesbeek1.2 km
- 7Kekerdom1.4 km
- 8Millingen aan de Rijn1.4 km
Distance says nothing about places being available or about teaching quality. International schools are counted separately.
Choosing an area is step one. The address is step two.
These figures describe the neighbourhood. Foundation type, energy label, ground lease and flood risk vary by building — sometimes between two houses on the same street.
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Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.