Bastionbuurt, Velsen

Bastionbuurt Part of the Velserbroek district in Velsen. Home to 2,200 residents. €411k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,200 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €411k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 27.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Driehuis, 24 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Protestants Christelijk Basisschool De Hoeksteen, 395 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 202 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 32%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bastionbuurt safe?

Bastionbuurt recorded 61 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 27.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Velsen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Bastionbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bastionbuurt is €411k. Recent Velsen sale prices average 28% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €528k.

What schools are in Bastionbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Protestants Christelijk Basisschool De Hoeksteen, 395 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 6 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Bastionbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Driehuis, 24 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Schildersbuurt
  • Vissersbuurt
  • Heidebuurt
  • Zeeheldenbuurt

All Velsen rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; 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.