Scharn, Maastricht

Scharn Part of the Buitenwijk Oost district in Maastricht. Home to 6,945 residents. €368k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 6,945 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €368k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 34.1 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Maastricht Randwyck, 24 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisonderwijs Scharn, 864 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 913 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 55%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Scharn safe?

Scharn recorded 237 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 34.1 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Maastricht median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Scharn?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Scharn is €368k. Recent Maastricht sale prices average 32% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €486k.

What schools are in Scharn?

The nearest primary school is Basisonderwijs Scharn, 864 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Scharn?

The nearest NS train station is Maastricht Randwyck, 24 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Frontenkwartier
  • Boschpoort
  • Biesland
  • Heer

All Maastricht 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.