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Wijk 02 Buitenwijk West, Maastricht

Wijk 02 Buitenwijk West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €267.000, with 38% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 37,045 residents, with 53% 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

€267.000

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Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€267.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-15% vs city · -33% vs NL

Owner-occupied

38%

-3% vs city · -33% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€413.671

+4.7% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.4%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

64%

Median time on market

37 days

Market tension

3.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

3.728

Energy labels in the area

Based on 13,952 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.6
Amenities
3.1
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 7% vs last year

Theft

9.0 per 1,000

Violence

5.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

37.045

Households

20.855

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 17%25–45: 23%45–65: 24%65+: 24%

Single-person

53%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

5.8 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 43 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station4.2 km
Supermarket0.7 km
GP / Doctor0.7 km
Hospital0.7 km
Primary school0.8 km
Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Terra Nigra Praktijkonderwijs

Secondary · 499m

Islamitische Basisschool El Habib

Primary · 731m

Satisfactory

Bonnefantencollege

Secondary · 763m

Emile Wesly Basisschool

Primary · 1.3km

Satisfactory

Basisschool Jf Kennedy

Primary · 1.3km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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