Hoek, Leeuwarden

Hoek Part of the Binnenstad district in Leeuwarden. Home to 1,360 residents. €146k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,360 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €146k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 105.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leeuwarden, 13 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC Aventurijn, 465 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 48 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 7%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Hoek safe?

Hoek recorded 144 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 105.9 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 Hoek?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Hoek is €146k. Recent Leeuwarden sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €177k.

What schools are in Hoek?

The nearest primary school is IKC Aventurijn, 465 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Hoek?

The nearest NS train station is Leeuwarden, 13 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Waag
  • Cambuursterpad
  • Welgelegen
  • Oldegalileën

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.