Neighbourhood profile · Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Oud-West, Nijmegen

Nijmegen-Oud-West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €373.000, with 35% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 17,965 residents, with 56% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€373.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€373.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-4% vs city · -6% vs NL

Owner-occupied

35%

-20% vs city · -39% 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

4.443

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,544 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.7

Amenities

3.5

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate44.7 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

22.9 per 1,000

Violence

2.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

17.965

Households

10.280

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 15%25–45: 35%45–65: 22%65+: 15%

Single-person

56%

Avg. household

1.8

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

QuietAverage 52 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 station1.5 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor1.0 km

Hospital3.0 km

Primary school0.4 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Basisschool Michiel de Ruyter	Primary	411m	Satisfactory
Basisschool De Wieken	Primary	534m	Satisfactory
Basisschool Aquamarijn	Primary	739m	Satisfactory
Basissch de Zonnewende	Primary	953m	Satisfactory
Basisschool de Lanteerne	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory