Katwijk aan den Rijn, Katwijk

Katwijk aan den Rijn scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €453.000, with 55% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 15,920 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€453.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€453.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-2% vs city · +14% vs NL

Owner-occupied

55%

-15% vs city · -4% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€529.500

+7.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.0%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

72%

Median time on market

30 days

Market tension

2.5

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.240

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,232 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.1

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.4

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

10.9 per 1,000

Violence

2.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

15.920

Households

6.530

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 13%25–45: 23%45–65: 27%65+: 19%

Single-person

35%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 75 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station6.6 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital1.9 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
W. van Veenschool	Primary	211m	Satisfactory
Teylingen College voor Gymnasium Atheneum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	547m	—
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Horizon	Primary	561m	Satisfactory
Limes Praktijkonderwijs	Secondary	566m	—
Andreas College Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor VWO Havo Vmbo	Secondary	608m	—