Born, Sittard-Geleen

Born Part of the Holtum-Born district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 2,425 residents. €288k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,425 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €288k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: A
  • Crime rate: 25.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Swentibold, 115 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 393 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 64%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Born safe?

Born recorded 62 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 25.6 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Sittard-Geleen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Born?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Born is €288k. Recent Sittard-Geleen sale prices average 25% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €360k.

What schools are in Born?

The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Swentibold, 115 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Buchten
  • Holtum
  • Obbicht
  • Grevenbicht

All Sittard-Geleen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2025; 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.