Neighbourhood profile · Leeuwarden

Vossepark & Helicon, Leeuwarden

Vossepark & Helicon scores 3.5 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Leeuwarden's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €295.000, with 65% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 5,175 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.5

Livability

Above average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€295.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+12% vs city · -26% vs NL

Owner-occupied

65%

+27% vs city · +14% 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

1.148

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,381 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.5/ 5Above average

Safety

3.4

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 21% vs last year

Theft

13.0 per 1,000

Violence

6.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

5.175

Households

2.525

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 15%25–45: 26%45–65: 23%65+: 18%

Single-person

47%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

3.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

9.2 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital3.1 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.2 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht	Primary	85m	Satisfactory
IKC Koningin Wilhelmina	Primary	327m	Satisfactory
IKC Albertine Agnes	Primary	587m	Satisfactory
Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	645m	—
Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	664m	—

Openbare Basisschool De Vosseburcht

Primary · 85m

Satisfactory

IKC Koningin Wilhelmina

Primary · 327m

Satisfactory

IKC Albertine Agnes

Primary · 587m

Satisfactory

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 645m

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Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Secondary · 664m

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Source: DUO 2026

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