Papenhoven, Sittard-Geleen

Papenhoven Part of the Obbicht en Papenhoven district in Sittard-Geleen. Home to 725 residents. €355k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 725 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €355k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 9.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool De Kingbeek, 984 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 931 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 87%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Papenhoven safe?

Papenhoven recorded 7 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 9.7 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 Papenhoven?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Papenhoven is €355k. Recent Sittard-Geleen sale prices average 25% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €444k.

What schools are in Papenhoven?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool De Kingbeek, 984 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Einighausen
  • Graetheide
  • Limbricht
  • 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.