Watertoren, Meppel

Watertoren scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €234.000, with 40% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,235 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€234.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€234.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-25% vs city · -41% vs NL

Owner-occupied

40%

-31% vs city · -30% 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

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.085

Energy labels in the area

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

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Theft

11.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.235

Households

3.040

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 12%25–45: 34%45–65: 24%65+: 14%

Single-person

45%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

6.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

7.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 54 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station2.3 km

Supermarket1.0 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital3.2 km

Primary school1.1 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Greijdanus School voor LWOO VMBO HAVO VWO	Secondary	506m	—
Koningin Beatrixschool	Primary	567m	Not rated
KindPunt Gavelanden	Primary	567m	—
Kindcentrum Het Avontuur	Primary	624m	Satisfactory
K B S De Plataan	Primary	1.0km	Satisfactory

Greijdanus School voor LWOO VMBO HAVO VWO

Secondary · 506m

—

Koningin Beatrixschool

Primary · 567m

Not rated

KindPunt Gavelanden

Primary · 567m

—

Kindcentrum Het Avontuur

Primary · 624m

Satisfactory

K B S De Plataan

Primary · 1.0km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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