West, Eemsdelta

West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €228.000, with 62% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 4,990 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€228.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€228.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-9% vs city · -43% vs NL

Owner-occupied

62%

+11% vs city · +9% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€319.269

+9.4% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.4%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

75%

Median time on market

33 days

Market tension

3.3

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

2.890

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,155 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

2.5

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.2

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 8% vs last year

Theft

4.4 per 1,000

Violence

4.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

4.990

Households

2.605

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 9%25–45: 20%45–65: 26%65+: 34%

Single-person

46%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

4.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.9 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 42 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station0.8 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital0.9 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool Het Baken - school met de Bijbel	Primary	129m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Ravelijn	Primary	361m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Optimist	Primary	388m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Onze Lieve Vrouwe Sterre der Zee	Primary	406m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Kindcentrum Noord	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory