Landelijk gebied West, Gorinchem
Neighbourhood research for Landelijk gebied West — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
On the Leefbaarometer, Landelijk gebied West in Gorinchem scores 3.0/5 for overall livability. Most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Police-recorded crime puts this area in the moderate-risk band nationally.
The average home here carries a WOZ value of €676.000 — 83% above the Gorinchem average. That's 70% above the Dutch national average. Zooming out, Gorinchem-wide sale prices rose 4.8% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 5.2% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 25 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
Livability
Average
Avg. WOZ value
€676.000
Crime risk
Moderate
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
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Average WOZ value
€676,000
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Landelijk gebied West usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€114,500
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
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.
Foundation problems: which houses, and what it costs
Pile rot and subsidence mainly affect pre-war homes on peat and clay. Repair routinely costs more than a renovation.
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.