Centrum, Meppel

Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €283.000, with 53% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,390 residents, with 54% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€283.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€283.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-9% vs city · -29% vs NL

Owner-occupied

53%

-9% vs city · -7% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€383.606

+1.3% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+0.7%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

47%

Median time on market

30 days

Market tension

2.2

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

3.720

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,730 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

138

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 9% vs last year

Theft

25.0 per 1,000

Violence

12.0 per 1,000

Vandalism

8.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.390

Households

3.680

Age distribution

0–15: 8%15–25: 12%25–45: 23%45–65: 27%65+: 29%

Single-person

54%

Avg. household

1.7

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

5.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.7 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 57 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Meppel - Oud-Zuid

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station1.3 km

Supermarket0.4 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital2.4 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
P.C. Basisschool Stadskwartier	Primary	236m	Not rated
K B S De Plataan	Primary	366m	Satisfactory
Toermalijn	Primary	371m	Satisfactory
Kindcentrum Kornalijn	Primary	429m	—
Greijdanus School voor LWOO VMBO HAVO VWO	Secondary	578m	—

P.C. Basisschool Stadskwartier

Primary · 236m

Not rated

K B S De Plataan

Primary · 366m

Satisfactory

Toermalijn

Primary · 371m

Satisfactory

Kindcentrum Kornalijn

Primary · 429m

—

Greijdanus School voor LWOO VMBO HAVO VWO

Secondary · 578m

—

Source: DUO 2026

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