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Potmargezone, Leeuwarden

Potmargezone scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €215.000, with 39% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 14,885 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

€215.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€215.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-18% vs city · -46% vs NL

Owner-occupied

39%

-24% vs city · -32% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

1.652

Energy labels in the area

Based on 5,372 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.7
Amenities
3.4
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
3.1
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 9% vs last year

Theft

20.9 per 1,000

Violence

9.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

10.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

14.885

Households

8.365

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 17%25–45: 30%45–65: 23%65+: 18%

Single-person

56%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.2 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 41 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station1.6 km
Supermarket0.9 km
GP / Doctor0.5 km
Hospital1.9 km
Primary school1.6 km
Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Comenius Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Atheneum, Havo, Vmbo, Lwoo, Pro

Secondary · 246m

Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden

Secondary · 355m

Comenius Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Atheneum Havo Vmbo Lwoo Pro

Secondary · 421m

IKC Johan Willem Friso

Primary · 988m

Satisfactory

Basisschool De Princenhof - school met de Bijbel

Primary · 1.5km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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