Neighbourhood profile · Leeuwarden

Middelsee, Leeuwarden

Middelsee scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €379.000, with 87% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 205 residents, with 55% 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

€379.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€379.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+44% vs city · -5% vs NL

Owner-occupied

87%

+71% vs city · +53% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€319.443

+3.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+3.2%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

60%

Median time on market

34 days

Market tension

2.7

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

2015+

Number of homes

140

Energy labels in the area

Based on 414 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Theft

24.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

8.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

205

Households

110

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 10%25–45: 37%45–65: 24%65+: 17%

Single-person

55%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.2 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 50 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station3.1 km

Supermarket2.0 km

GP / Doctor2.5 km

Hospital2.6 km

Primary school1.3 km

Daycare1.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
IKC Koningin Wilhelmina	Primary	3.1km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht	Primary	3.2km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool de Oldenye	Primary	3.2km	Satisfactory
Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	3.7km	—

IKC Koningin Wilhelmina

Primary · 3.1km

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht

Primary · 3.2km

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool de Oldenye

Primary · 3.2km

Satisfactory

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 3.7km

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Source: DUO 2026

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