Bekkerveld, Heerlen

Bekkerveld Part of the Bekkerveld district in Heerlen. Home to 1,590 residents. €328k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 1,590 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €328k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
• Composite grade: B
• Crime rate: 45.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Heerlen, 17 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Tarcisius, 147 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 455 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 82%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bekkerveld safe?

Bekkerveld recorded 73 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 45.9 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Heerlen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Bekkerveld?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bekkerveld is €328k. Recent Heerlen sale prices average 33% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €436k.

What schools are in Bekkerveld?

The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Tarcisius, 147 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Bekkerveld?

The nearest NS train station is Heerlen, 17 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

• Lindeveld
• Welten-Dorp
• Caumerveld
• Douve Weien

All Heerlen 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.