Neighbourhood profile · Hilversum

Noordwest, Hilversum

Noordwest scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Hilversum's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €857.000, with 72% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 7,800 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€857.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€857.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+80% vs city · +115% vs NL

Owner-occupied

72%

+33% vs city · +26% 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

3.710

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,162 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.7

Housing quality

3.4

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate43.2 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

15.6 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

7.800

Households

3.655

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 12%25–45: 17%45–65: 29%65+: 27%

Single-person

42%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

5.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 42 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Hilversum - Noordwestelijk Villagebied

Foundation risk

HighNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station2.0 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital3.4 km

Primary school1.3 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Christelijk Instituut Groen van Prinsterer	Primary	491m	Satisfactory
Gemeentelijk Gymnasium	Secondary	531m	—
Gooise Scholenfederatie, vwo, havo, vmbo, locatie A. Roland Holst College	Secondary	545m	—
Gooise Scholenfederatie, vwo, havo, vmbo, locatie A. Roland Holst College	Secondary	563m	—
Gereformeerde Basisschool De Wegwijzer	Primary	1.0km	Satisfactory

Christelijk Instituut Groen van Prinsterer

Primary · 491m

Satisfactory

Gemeentelijk Gymnasium

Secondary · 531m

—

Gooise Scholenfederatie, vwo, havo, vmbo, locatie A. Roland Holst College

Secondary · 545m

—

Gooise Scholenfederatie, vwo, havo, vmbo, locatie A. Roland Holst College

Secondary · 563m

—

Gereformeerde Basisschool De Wegwijzer

Primary · 1.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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