Ophoven, Sittard-Geleen

Ophoven Part of the Sittard district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 4,120 residents. €309k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 4,120 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €309k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 44.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Sittard, 16 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule, 139 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 970 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 71%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Ophoven safe?

Ophoven recorded 185 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 44.9 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 Ophoven?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Ophoven is €309k. Recent Sittard-Geleen sale prices average 25% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €387k.

What schools are in Ophoven?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool aan de Meule, 139 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Ophoven?

The nearest NS train station is Sittard, 16 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Hondsbroek
  • Oud-Geleen en Haesselderveld
  • Buchten
  • Kemperkoul

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.