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Centrum, Hilversum

Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €367.000, with 41% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 10,230 residents, with 56% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€367.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€367.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-23% vs city · -8% vs NL

Owner-occupied

41%

-24% vs city · -28% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€539.765

-1.5% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+1.0%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

52%

Median time on market

34 days

Market tension

3.8

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

5.465

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,966 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

0%

District heating

2%

Solar installations

94

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.5
Amenities
4.2
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
2.9
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 4% vs last year

Theft

46.7 per 1,000

Violence

12.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

10.230

Households

5.835

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 12%25–45: 41%45–65: 23%65+: 12%

Single-person

56%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

5.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 56 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station0.9 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital2.3 km
Primary school1.0 km
Daycare0.8 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Alberdingk Thijm Scholen Vwo, Havo, Mavo, Vbo, LWOO Loc. Mediaschool

Secondary · 488m

Alberdingk Thijm Scholen Vwo, Havo, Mavo, Vbo, LWOO Loc. St. Aloysius College

Secondary · 495m

Aloysius College voor mavo en havo

Secondary · 495m

Montessorischool Centrum

Primary · 730m

Satisfactory

Hilversumse Schoolvereniging

Primary · 913m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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