Neighbourhood profile · Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Nieuw-West, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Nieuw-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €342.000, with 43% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 31,215 residents, with 56% 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

€342.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€342.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-12% vs city · -14% vs NL

Owner-occupied

43%

-2% vs city · -25% 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

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.828

Energy labels in the area

Based on 10,970 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.7

Amenities

3.4

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 10% vs last year

Theft

26.2 per 1,000

Violence

3.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

31.215

Households

17.515

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 16%25–45: 32%45–65: 23%65+: 16%

Single-person

56%

Avg. household

1.8

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

4.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

7.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 53 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.9 km

Hospital3.5 km

Primary school0.7 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool De Wieken	Primary	752m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Michiel de Ruyter	Primary	802m	Satisfactory
Basissch de Zonnewende	Primary	865m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Aquamarijn	Primary	931m	Satisfactory
Basisschool de Lanteerne	Primary	948m	Satisfactory