Westergouwe, Gouda

Westergouwe scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €539.000, with 69% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 3,385 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€539.000

✓

Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€539.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+51% vs city · +35% vs NL

Owner-occupied

69%

+23% vs city · +21% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€420.550

+6.8% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

74%

Median time on market

33 days

Market tension

2.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

2015+

Number of homes

1.135

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,523 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

3.4

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 15% vs last year

Theft

4.9 per 1,000

Violence

1.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

3.385

Households

1.290

Age distribution

0–15: 28%15–25: 8%25–45: 42%45–65: 18%65+: 5%

Single-person

24%

Avg. household

2.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 61 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station4.3 km

Supermarket2.5 km

GP / Doctor2.5 km

Hospital5.0 km

Primary school2.5 km

Daycare2.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
KC De Ontdekkingsreizigers	Primary	516m	—
Het Palet	Primary	4.5km	Not rated
KC Goejanverwelle	Primary	4.6km	Satisfactory
RK Basisschool 't Carillon	Primary	5.0km	Satisfactory

KC De Ontdekkingsreizigers

Primary · 516m

—

Het Palet

Primary · 4.5km

Not rated

KC Goejanverwelle

Primary · 4.6km

Satisfactory

RK Basisschool 't Carillon

Primary · 5.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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