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Neighbourhood profile · Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Centrum, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €359.000, with 23% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 11,180 residents, with 75% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€359.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-7% vs city · -10% vs NL

Owner-occupied

23%

-48% vs city · -60% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€453.897

+6.9% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+5.5%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

73%

Median time on market

29 days

Market tension

2.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

< 1945

Number of homes

5.465

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,626 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
1.8
Amenities
4.2
Housing quality
3.0
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk258.9 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

109.3 per 1,000

Violence

22.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

12.9 per 1,000

Note: this area has a small resident population, which inflates the per-1,000 crime rate. In tourist areas and city centres, crimes involving visitors are counted against the local population, which can give a misleading picture.

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

11.180

Households

8.250

Age distribution

0–15: 2%15–25: 30%25–45: 43%45–65: 14%65+: 10%

Single-person

75%

Avg. household

1.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.0 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 56 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Heritage

Protected townscape · Nijmegen - De 19de-eeuwse Stadsuitleg

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station0.9 km
Supermarket0.3 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital2.9 km
Primary school0.8 km
Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Basisschool Petrus Canisius

Primary · 620m

Satisfactory

Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen

Secondary · 708m

Source: DUO 2026

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