Wijk 37 Bekkerveld, Heerlen

Wijk 37 Bekkerveld scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €260.000, with 58% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,690 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

€260.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€260.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+21% vs city · -35% vs NL

Owner-occupied

58%

+23% vs city · +2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€284.279

+5.3% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.4%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

64%

Median time on market

37 days

Market tension

3.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.850

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,614 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.0

Amenities

3.4

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 14% vs last year

Theft

9.9 per 1,000

Violence

7.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.690

Households

3.830

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 10%25–45: 28%45–65: 26%65+: 24%

Single-person

54%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 45 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Herle College Scholengemeenschap voor Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	108m	—
Sintermeertencollege Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo	Secondary	108m	—
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Tarcisius	Primary	120m	—
Grotiuscollege Stedelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo	Secondary	321m	—
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Martinus	Primary	342m	Satisfactory