Boven- en Benedenbuurt, Wageningen

Boven- en Benedenbuurt scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €358.000, with 46% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 5,630 residents, with 63% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€358.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€358.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-1% vs city · -10% vs NL

Owner-occupied

46%

+7% vs city · -19% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€463.177

+3.0% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.7%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

63%

Median time on market

32 days

Market tension

2.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1945-1965

Number of homes

2.530

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,713 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.2

Amenities

3.2

Housing quality

2.7

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 4% vs last year

Theft

4.7 per 1,000

Violence

1.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

5.630

Households

3.445

Age distribution

0–15: 11%15–25: 22%25–45: 32%45–65: 20%65+: 15%

Single-person

63%

Avg. household

1.6

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighStedelijk gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station6.6 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor0.6 km

Hospital1.7 km

Primary school0.3 km

Daycare0.6 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Montessori School	Primary	138m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool St Jozef	Primary	208m	Satisfactory
Margrietschool voor Christelijk Basisonderwijs	Primary	354m	Not rated
Regionale Scholengemeenschap Pantarijn voor Lyc Havo Mavo Vbo Pro Lwoo	Secondary	536m	—
G J Van Den Brinkschool	Primary	589m	Satisfactory