Brakkenstein, Nijmegen

Brakkenstein Part of the Nijmegen-Zuid district in Nijmegen. Home to 4,025 residents. €474k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,025 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €474k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 31.1 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Nijmegen Heyendaal, 18 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Brakkenstein, 121 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 121 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 55%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Brakkenstein safe?

Brakkenstein recorded 125 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 31.1 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Nijmegen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Brakkenstein?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Brakkenstein is €474k. Recent Nijmegen sale prices average 17% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €556k.

What schools are in Brakkenstein?

The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Brakkenstein, 121 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Brakkenstein?

The nearest NS train station is Nijmegen Heyendaal, 18 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.