Overhoven, Sittard-Geleen

Overhoven Part of the Overhoven district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 3,380 residents. €237k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,380 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €237k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 34 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Sittard, 11 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Katholieke Basisschool Overhoven, 142 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 695 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 57%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Overhoven safe?

Overhoven recorded 115 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 34 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 Overhoven?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Overhoven is €237k. Recent Sittard-Geleen sale prices average 25% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €296k.

What schools are in Overhoven?

The nearest primary school is Katholieke Basisschool Overhoven, 142 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Overhoven?

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

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Geleen-Noord
  • Baandert
  • Oud-Geleen en Haesselderveld
  • Limbrichterveld

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.