Centrum, Schiedam
Neighbourhood research for Centrum — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
Centrum in Schiedam scores 3.0 out of 5 on the government's Leefbaarometer livability index. Worth flagging: the safety sub-score here is 1.9/5 — clearly below average on the Leefbaarometer.
At €344.000, the average WOZ value here runs 10% above what's typical for Schiedam as a whole. That's 14% below the Dutch national average. Zooming out, recent buyers across the wider region paid 3.1% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 31 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
A few things worth weighing before you commit: crime here has been trending down, about 60% lower than a year ago; background noise (road, rail and air traffic combined) averages 60 dB across the area, on the loud side; foundation risk near the centre of the neighbourhood is rated high — for pre-1970 homes, ask for a foundation inspection before you bid; the area falls within a protected townscape, so renovations or extensions may need heritage sign-off.
Livability
Average
Avg. WOZ value
€344.000
Crime risk
High risk
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 14 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Average WOZ value
€344,000
The WOZ value is the municipality's own valuation, set as of 1 January the previous year. In a rising market asking prices in Centrum usually sit above it — treat this as a floor, not a market value.
Gross annual income needed to borrow that amount
€62,500
One income, no student debt or other loans, 30-year annuity at 4.5%, using the 2026 Nibud standards. Buyer's costs come on top and cannot be added to the mortgage. On two incomes the bar is lower.
Further reading
What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
Foundation problems: which houses, and what it costs
Pile rot and subsidence mainly affect pre-war homes on peat and clay. Repair routinely costs more than a renovation.
How does bidding on a house work in the Netherlands?
Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.