Buitengebied West, Smallingerland

Buitengebied West scores 3.7 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer), making it one of Smallingerland's top-rated neighbourhoods. The average property valuation (WOZ) is €488.000, with 80% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 12,820 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.7

Livability

Above average

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Avg. WOZ value

€488.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€488.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+68% vs city · +23% vs NL

Owner-occupied

80%

+33% vs city · +40% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€369.352

+6.1% 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

974

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,436 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.7/ 5Above average

Safety

3.6

Amenities

2.1

Housing quality

3.5

Physical environment

3.4

Residents

3.5

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 12% vs last year

Theft

2.2 per 1,000

Violence

2.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

12.820

Households

6.400

Age distribution

0–15: 12%15–25: 10%25–45: 20%45–65: 25%65+: 33%

Single-person

45%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 28 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateKwetsbaar gebied - 40-60 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

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