Zwaluwbuurt, Schiedam

Zwaluwbuurt Part of the Kethel district in Schiedam. Home to 1,440 residents. €455k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,440 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €455k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 31.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Hof van Spaland (tram), 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Het Windas, 90 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 323 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 93%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Zwaluwbuurt safe?

Zwaluwbuurt recorded 46 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 31.9 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 Zwaluwbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Zwaluwbuurt is €455k. Recent Schiedam sale prices average 7% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €487k.

What schools are in Zwaluwbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Het Windas, 90 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Zwaluwbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Hof van Spaland (tram), 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Sveaborg en Sveadal
  • Sveafors
  • De Gaarden en Windas
  • De Vlinderhoven

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.