Merwestein, Nieuwegein

Merwestein scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €286.000, with 29% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 6,585 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€286.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€286.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-26% vs city · -28% vs NL

Owner-occupied

29%

-50% vs city · -49% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€459.984

+11.8% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+6.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

77%

Median time on market

26 days

Market tension

2.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

3.255

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,024 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

98%

District heating

99%

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.0

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 14% vs last year

Theft

31.5 per 1,000

Violence

10.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.585

Households

3.180

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 11%25–45: 33%45–65: 25%65+: 15%

Single-person

45%

Avg. household

2.0

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

12.4 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 56 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 20-40 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station8.1 km

Supermarket0.7 km

GP / Doctor1.4 km

Hospital1.7 km

Primary school1.2 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Cals College Roomskatholiek Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	190m	—
De Schouw	Primary	848m	Satisfactory
Koningin Beatrixschool	Primary	895m	Satisfactory
Mauritsschool	Primary	1.9km	Satisfactory
Willem Alexanderschool Vreeswijk	Primary	2.3km	—