Walvisbuurt, Schiedam

Walvisbuurt Part of the Centrum district in Schiedam. Home to 755 residents. €366k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 755 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €366k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 58.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Schiedam Centrum, 9 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool de Singel, 451 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 267 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 61%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Walvisbuurt safe?

Walvisbuurt recorded 44 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 58.3 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 Walvisbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Walvisbuurt is €366k. Recent Schiedam sale prices average 7% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €392k.

What schools are in Walvisbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool de Singel, 451 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 5 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Walvisbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Schiedam Centrum, 9 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • De Velden
  • Botenbuurt
  • De Plantage
  • Kastelenbuurt

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.