Buitengebied Elst, Overbetuwe

Buitengebied Elst scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €648.000, with 85% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 22,480 residents. 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

€648.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€648.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+54% vs city · +63% vs NL

Owner-occupied

85%

+25% vs city · +49% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€522.733

+16.7% 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

2005-2015

Number of homes

4.753

Energy labels in the area

Based on 5,207 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

10%

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.4

Amenities

3.0

Housing quality

3.2

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 21% vs last year

Theft

27.8 per 1,000

Violence

8.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.1 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

22.480

Households

9.440

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 29%65+: 21%

Single-person

29%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 59 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.3 km

Supermarket0.2 km

GP / Doctor0.7 km

Hospital4.8 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
RK BS Sunte Werfert	Primary	357m	Satisfactory
De Ark	Primary	493m	Not rated
Basisschool Stap voor Stap	Primary	500m	Satisfactory
Basisschool De Esdoorn	Primary	533m	Satisfactory
RK BS 't Startblok	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory