Neighbourhood profile · Leeuwarden

Sonnenborgh e.o., Leeuwarden

Sonnenborgh e.o. scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €241.000, with 45% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 12,825 residents, with 51% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€241.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€241.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-8% vs city · -39% vs NL

Owner-occupied

45%

-12% vs city · -21% 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

1.721

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,350 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.3/ 5

Safety

3.3

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 33% vs last year

Theft

28.3 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

12.825

Households

6.960

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 18%25–45: 25%45–65: 23%65+: 20%

Single-person

51%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 54 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station2.4 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor0.3 km

Hospital3.6 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Leeuwarderschoolvereniging	Primary	243m	Not rated
Basisschool Sint Thomas	Primary	459m	Not rated
Eigen Wijs Basisonderwijs	Primary	863m	Satisfactory
IKC Albertine Agnes	Primary	990m	Satisfactory
IKC Koningin Wilhelmina	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory

Leeuwarderschoolvereniging

Primary · 243m

Not rated

Basisschool Sint Thomas

Primary · 459m

Not rated

Eigen Wijs Basisonderwijs

Primary · 863m

Satisfactory

IKC Albertine Agnes

Primary · 990m

Satisfactory

IKC Koningin Wilhelmina

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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