Sonnenborgh, Leeuwarden

Sonnenborgh Part of the Sonnenborgh e.o. district in Leeuwarden. Home to 1,735 residents. €230k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,735 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €230k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 39.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Leeuwarden, 19 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool Sint Thomas, 212 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 212 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 56%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Sonnenborgh safe?

Sonnenborgh recorded 69 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 39.8 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 Sonnenborgh?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Sonnenborgh is €230k. Recent Leeuwarden sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €279k.

What schools are in Sonnenborgh?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool Sint Thomas, 212 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Sonnenborgh?

The nearest NS train station is Leeuwarden, 19 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Gerard Dou
  • Tulpenburg
  • Grote Kerkbuurt
  • Hollanderwijk

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.