Buitengebied, Zoetermeer

Buitengebied scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €720.000, with 81% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 43,900 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€720.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€720.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+92% vs city · +81% vs NL

Owner-occupied

81%

+45% vs city · +42% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€457.889

+5.4% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+2.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

64%

Median time on market

35 days

Market tension

3.1

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

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1985-1995

Number of homes

3.928

Energy labels in the area

Based on 14,041 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

11%

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

3.1

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Theft

15.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

43.900

Households

19.655

Age distribution

0–15: 17%15–25: 11%25–45: 23%45–65: 26%65+: 23%

Single-person

34%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 49 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowKwetsbaar gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
IKC De Saffier	Primary	2.2km	Satisfactory
Lucas Onderwijs Zoetermeer voor openbaar vwo havo mavo vbo lwoo	Secondary	2.3km	—
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Het Palet	Primary	2.6km	Satisfactory
Passe Partout Montessori School	Primary	2.9km	Satisfactory
IKC De Buytenkans	Primary	3.7km	Satisfactory

IKC De Saffier

Primary · 2.2km

Satisfactory

Lucas Onderwijs Zoetermeer voor openbaar vwo havo mavo vbo lwoo

Secondary · 2.3km

—

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Het Palet

Primary · 2.6km

Satisfactory

Passe Partout Montessori School

Primary · 2.9km

Satisfactory

IKC De Buytenkans

Primary · 3.7km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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