De Velden, Schiedam

De Velden Part of the Spaland en Sveaparken district in Schiedam. Home to 1,885 residents. €407k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,885 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €407k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 17 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Harreweg (tram), 4 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Vlinder, 620 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 461 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 88%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is De Velden safe?

De Velden recorded 32 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 17 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Schiedam median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in De Velden?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in De Velden is €407k. Recent Schiedam sale prices average 7% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €436k.

What schools are in De Velden?

The nearest primary school is De Vlinder, 620 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from De Velden?

The nearest NS train station is Harreweg (tram), 4 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Vlinderhoven
  • De Plantage
  • De Akkers
  • Walvisbuurt

All Schiedam 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.