The best neighbourhoods in Smallingerland
There is no single "best neighbourhood" in Smallingerland. What counts as best depends on whether you want a garden or a tram stop, a primary school around the corner or a quiet night. So what follows is not one list but several — each on a single measurable criterion, with the figure that earned each place shown next to it. 16 neighbourhoods in Smallingerland are covered by this data.
The spread within a single city is usually wider than buyers expect. The most affordable neighbourhood in this list, De Bouwen, has an average WOZ value of €190,000. That is the figure that sets your search area — the question is rarely whether Smallingerland is affordable, but which part of it is affordable to you.
Noise is the figure most often skipped and most often regretted. A ten-decibel difference sounds small but is perceived as roughly halving the loudness — worth checking before a viewing rather than after.
Highest livability
The overall Leefbaarometer score — the model the Dutch government uses to rate livability in every neighbourhood in the country.
- 1Buitengebied West3.7/5
- 2Buitengebied Noord3.3/5
- 3Buitengebied Oost3.0/5
- 4Centrum3.0/5
- 5De Bouwen3.0/5
- 6De Drait3.0/5
- 7De Folgeren3.0/5
- 8De Haven3.0/5
A modelled score built from housing stock, amenities and nuisance data among others — not a judgement on whether you would feel at home there.
Most affordable
The lowest average WOZ value — the most useful public figure for seeing where your budget stretches furthest.
- 1De Bouwen€190,000
- 2De Wiken€206,000
- 3De Swetten€223,000
- 4Noord-Oost€227,000
- 5De Venen€248,000
- 6Centrum€262,000
- 7De Trisken€281,000
- 8De Drait€304,000
WOZ is a tax valuation dated 1 January of the previous year; in a rising market, asking prices sit above it.
Best amenities
The Leefbaarometer amenities sub-score: shops, cafés, healthcare and schooling within reach.
- 1Centrum3.2/5
- 2De Bouwen3.2/5
- 3De Singels3.2/5
- 4Noord-Oost3.2/5
- 5De Swetten3.1/5
- 6De Venen3.1/5
- 7De Wiken3.1/5
- 8De Drait2.6/5
Measures how much is nearby, not how good or how expensive it is.
Highest safety score
The Leefbaarometer safety sub-score, based on recorded nuisance and crime in the neighbourhood.
- 1De Haven3.8/5
- 2Buitengebied Noord3.7/5
- 3Buitengebied West3.6/5
- 4Buitengebied Oost3.4/5
- 5De Drait3.4/5
- 6De Folgeren3.4/5
- 7De Trisken3.4/5
- 8Drachten Oost3.4/5
Based on recorded reports. Neighbourhoods where people report more incidents can therefore score lower than they feel.
Quietest neighbourhoods
Average noise exposure from the RIVM noise map, in decibels — road, rail and air traffic combined.
- 1Buitengebied West28 dB
- 2Buitengebied Noord34 dB
- 3Drachtstervaart40 dB
- 4Centrum41 dB
- 5Buitengebied Oost44 dB
- 6De Bouwen45 dB
- 7Noord-Oost46 dB
- 8De Venen47 dB
A modelled map based on traffic flows. Nightlife, construction and neighbours are not in it.
Choosing an area is step one. The address is step two.
These figures describe the neighbourhood. Foundation type, energy label, ground lease and flood risk vary by building — sometimes between two houses on the same street.
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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.
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.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.