Neighbourhood profile · Maastricht

Wijk 04 Buitenwijk Oost, Maastricht

Wijk 04 Buitenwijk Oost scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €312.000, with 39% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 39,590 residents, with 60% 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

€312.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€312.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

0% vs city · -22% vs NL

Owner-occupied

39%

0% vs city · -32% 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

< 1945

Number of homes

4.036

Energy labels in the area

Based on 14,369 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.7

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 8% vs last year

Theft

13.5 per 1,000

Violence

3.9 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

39.590

Households

23.395

Age distribution

0–15: 10%15–25: 23%25–45: 25%45–65: 22%65+: 20%

Single-person

60%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.6 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

5.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 52 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital1.0 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Integraal Kindcentrum De Geluksvogel	Primary	1.6km	Satisfactory
Montessori College Maastricht voor Atheneum en Gymnasium	Secondary	1.9km	—
De Poort Montessori Basisschool	Primary	2.0km	Satisfactory
Basisschool Wijck	Primary	2.1km	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Maaskopkes	Primary	3.6km	Satisfactory