Buchten, Sittard-Geleen

Buchten Part of the Holtum-Born district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 1,995 residents. €288k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,995 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €288k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 26.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool het Avontuur, 145 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1216 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 77%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Buchten safe?

Buchten recorded 53 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 26.6 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 Buchten?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Buchten 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 Buchten?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool het Avontuur, 145 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Born
  • Holtum
  • Munstergeleen
  • Obbicht

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.