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Centrum, Zoetermeer

Centrum scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €292.000, with 19% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 22,870 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€292.000

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Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€292.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-22% vs city · -27% vs NL

Owner-occupied

19%

-66% vs city · -67% 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

1965-1975

Number of homes

3.048

Energy labels in the area

Based on 10,081 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

0%

District heating

0%

Solar installations

1,382

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.8
Amenities
3.5
Housing quality
2.8
Physical environment
2.9
Residents
2.7

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk160.1 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 7% vs last year

Theft

29.7 per 1,000

Violence

12.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

9.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

22.870

Households

12.065

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 10%25–45: 30%45–65: 23%65+: 23%

Single-person

49%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

Known soil contamination nearby

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

Praktijkcollege Zoetermeer, voor openbaar praktijkonderwijs

Secondary · 327m

IKC De Vijverburgh

Primary · 388m

Satisfactory

Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Paulus

Primary · 427m

Satisfactory

Koningin Wilhelminaschool

Primary · 734m

Satisfactory

IKC Stella Nova

Primary · 787m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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