Wetenschappersbuurt, Schiedam

Wetenschappersbuurt Part of the Oost district in Schiedam. Home to 1,005 residents. €321k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 46/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,005 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €321k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 46/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 53.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Schiedam Centrum, 11 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool de Peperklip, 114 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 87 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 41%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Wetenschappersbuurt safe?

Wetenschappersbuurt recorded 54 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 53.7 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 Wetenschappersbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Wetenschappersbuurt is €321k. Recent Schiedam sale prices average 7% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €344k.

What schools are in Wetenschappersbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool de Peperklip, 114 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Wetenschappersbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Schiedam Centrum, 11 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Wibautbuurt
  • Staatsliedenbuurt
  • Stationsbuurt
  • Troelstrabuurt

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.