Herculesbuurt, Velsen

Herculesbuurt Part of the Zee- en Duinwijk district in Velsen. Home to 1,560 residents. €295k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 49/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,560 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €295k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 49/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 26.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Driehuis, 39 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Pleiaden-School, 163 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 382 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 40%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Herculesbuurt safe?

Herculesbuurt recorded 42 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 26.9 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 Herculesbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Herculesbuurt is €295k. Recent Velsen sale prices average 28% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €379k.

What schools are in Herculesbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Pleiaden-School, 163 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Herculesbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Driehuis, 39 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Stadhuisbuurt
  • Paterskerkbuurt
  • Verzetsheldenbuurt
  • 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.