Nijlân & De Zwette, Leeuwarden

Nijlân & De Zwette scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €199.000, with 31% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 4,490 residents, with 58% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€199.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€199.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

31%

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Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.1

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

22.8 per 1,000

Violence

6.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

5.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.6 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station2.6 km

Supermarket1.2 km

GP / Doctor1.6 km

Hospital3.2 km

Primary school0.9 km

Daycare0.8 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
IKC Koningin Wilhelmina	Primary	2.2km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool de Oldenye	Primary	2.9km	Satisfactory
Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	3.3km	—

Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht

Primary · 2.0km

Satisfactory

IKC Koningin Wilhelmina

Primary · 2.2km

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool de Oldenye

Primary · 2.9km

Satisfactory

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 3.3km

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Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

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

1945-1965

Number of homes

940

Avg. gas usage

857 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.507 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

4.490

Households

2.755

Single-person

58%

Avg. household size

1.8

Age distribution

11%

13%

29%

22%

25%

0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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