Schelde Vesting, Bergen op Zoom

Schelde Vesting Part of the Bergen op Zoom-West district in Bergen op Zoom. Home to 1,755 residents. €482k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,755 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €482k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 51.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Bergen op Zoom, 23 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool De Krabbenkooi, 1103 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 396 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 70%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Schelde Vesting safe?

Schelde Vesting recorded 91 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 51.9 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Bergen op Zoom median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Schelde Vesting?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Schelde Vesting is €482k. Recent Bergen op Zoom sale prices average 20% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €578k.

What schools are in Schelde Vesting?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Krabbenkooi, 1103 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Schelde Vesting?

The nearest NS train station is Bergen op Zoom, 23 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Schans en Oude Molen
  • Jankenberg
  • Bergse Plaat
  • Buitengebied-Oost

All Bergen op Zoom 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.