Heijendaal, Nijmegen

Heijendaal Part of the Nijmegen-Midden district in Nijmegen. Home to 2,380 residents. €272k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,380 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €272k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 119.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Nijmegen Heyendaal, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool de Akker, 685 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 413 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 26%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Heijendaal safe?

Heijendaal recorded 284 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 119.3 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 Heijendaal?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Heijendaal is €272k. Recent Nijmegen sale prices average 17% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €319k.

What schools are in Heijendaal?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool de Akker, 685 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Heijendaal?

The nearest NS train station is Nijmegen Heyendaal, 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Goffert
  • Groenewoud
  • t Broek
  • Weezenhof

All Nijmegen 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.