Neighbourhood profile · Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Oost, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Oost scores 3.3 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €484.000, with 46% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 43,720 residents, with 68% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.3

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€484.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€484.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+25% vs city · +22% vs NL

Owner-occupied

46%

+5% vs city · -19% 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

3.260

Energy labels in the area

Based on 13,355 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.3/ 5

Safety

3.0

Amenities

3.7

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 26% vs last year

Theft

23.2 per 1,000

Violence

2.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

43.720

Households

28.315

Age distribution

0–15: 8%15–25: 25%25–45: 28%45–65: 20%65+: 19%

Single-person

68%

Avg. household

1.5

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

8.9 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.9 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 54 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 80-100 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.9 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.8 km

Hospital2.9 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool Petrus Canisius	Primary	2.1km	Satisfactory
Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen	Secondary	2.4km	—

Basisschool Petrus Canisius

Primary · 2.1km

Satisfactory

Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen

Secondary · 2.4km

—

Source: DUO 2026

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