Donken, Nissewaard

Donken Part of the De Akkers district in Nissewaard. Home to 2,185 residents. €254k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 46/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,185 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €254k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 46/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 39.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: De Akkers (metro), 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Akkers, 359 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 318 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 49%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Donken safe?

Donken recorded 86 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 39.4 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Nissewaard median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Donken?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Donken is €254k. Recent Nissewaard sale prices average 26% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €320k.

What schools are in Donken?

The nearest primary school is De Akkers, 359 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Donken?

The nearest NS train station is De Akkers (metro), 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Gildenwijk-West
  • Sterrenkwartier-Midden
  • Centrum-Zuid
  • Gildenwijk-Oost

All Nissewaard 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.