Vuurtoren, Amersfoort

Vuurtoren Part of the Schothorst-Zuid district in Amersfoort. Home to 1,635 residents. €399k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,635 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €399k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 17.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Amersfoort Centraal, 20 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Gereformeerde Basisschool De Regenboog, 616 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 122 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 52%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Vuurtoren safe?

Vuurtoren recorded 29 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 17.7 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 Vuurtoren?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Vuurtoren is €399k. Recent Amersfoort sale prices average 24% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €494k.

What schools are in Vuurtoren?

The nearest primary school is Gereformeerde Basisschool De Regenboog, 616 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Vuurtoren?

The nearest NS train station is Amersfoort Centraal, 20 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Brinken
  • Schuilenburg-Zuid
  • Rivierenbuurt-Oost
  • Bieshaar-Noord

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.