Bekenstein / De Luiaard, Amersfoort

Bekenstein / De Luiaard Part of the Vermeerkwartier district in Amersfoort. Home to 1,625 residents. €473k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 59/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,625 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €473k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 59/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 44.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Amersfoort Centraal, 14 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: P.C. basisschool Prins Willem Alexanderschool, 50 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 276 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 64%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bekenstein / De Luiaard safe?

Bekenstein / De Luiaard recorded 73 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 44.9 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Amersfoort median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Bekenstein / De Luiaard?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bekenstein / De Luiaard is €473k. Recent Amersfoort sale prices average 24% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €586k.

What schools are in Bekenstein / De Luiaard?

The nearest primary school is P.C. basisschool Prins Willem Alexanderschool, 50 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Bekenstein / De Luiaard?

The nearest NS train station is Amersfoort Centraal, 14 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Westerstraat e.o.
  • Vermeerkwartier-West
  • Nieuwstraat e.o.
  • Schimmelpenninckbuurt

All Amersfoort rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.