Beetsterzwaag, Opsterland

Beetsterzwaag scores 4.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Opsterland's top-rated neighbourhoods. The area has 3,720 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

4.0

Livability

Above average

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Owner-occupied

56%

-20% vs city · -2% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€433.376

-0.1% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.3%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

60%

Median time on market

29 days

Market tension

2.6

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1965-1975

Number of homes

1.003

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,002 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

4.0/ 5Above average

Safety

3.7

Amenities

2.4

Housing quality

3.5

Physical environment

3.6

Residents

3.5

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 14% vs last year

Theft

4.0 per 1,000

Violence

3.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.7 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

3.720

Households

1.620

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 9%25–45: 17%45–65: 28%65+: 33%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 40 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowNiet kwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Accessibility

Train station18.6 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor0.5 km

Hospital7.0 km

Primary school1.1 km

Daycare0.3 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Kindcentrum De Finne	Primary	116m	Satisfactory
CBS De Bining	Primary	5.3km	Satisfactory
Skoalle De Dúnwizer	Primary	12.1km	Satisfactory

Kindcentrum De Finne

Primary · 116m

Satisfactory

CBS De Bining

Primary · 5.3km

Satisfactory

Skoalle De Dúnwizer

Primary · 12.1km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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