Schepenbuurt, Leeuwarden

Schepenbuurt Part of the Potmargezone district in Leeuwarden. Home to 950 residents. Leefbaarometer 48/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 950 residents
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 48/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 60 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, 16 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC Willem Alexander, 868 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 479 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 0%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Schepenbuurt safe?

Schepenbuurt recorded 57 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 60 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Leeuwarden median on the safety section of the report.

What schools are in Schepenbuurt?

The nearest primary school is IKC Willem Alexander, 868 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Schepenbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Leeuwarden Camminghaburen, 16 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

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.