Heechterp, Leeuwarden

Heechterp Part of the Heechterp & Schieringen district in Leeuwarden. Home to 1,740 residents. €151k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 43/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,740 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €151k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 43/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 123 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, 22 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC Franciscus, 560 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 514 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 10%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Heechterp safe?

Heechterp recorded 214 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 123 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leeuwarden median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Heechterp?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Heechterp is €151k. Recent Leeuwarden sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €183k.

What schools are in Heechterp?

The nearest primary school is IKC Franciscus, 560 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Heechterp?

The nearest NS train station is Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, 22 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Schieringen
  • Bilgaard
  • Vrijheidswijk-West
  • Vrijheidswijk-Oost

All Leeuwarden 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.