Kapelbuurt, Velsen

Kapelbuurt Part of the Velsen-Zuid en Driehuis district in Velsen. Home to 1,325 residents. €451k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,325 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €451k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 58.1 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Driehuis, 8 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Jan Campertschool, 288 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1652 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 61%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Kapelbuurt safe?

Kapelbuurt recorded 77 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 58.1 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 Kapelbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Kapelbuurt is €451k. Recent Velsen sale prices average 28% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €580k.

What schools are in Kapelbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Jan Campertschool, 288 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Kapelbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Driehuis, 8 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Velsen-Dorp
  • Spanjaardsbergbuurt
  • Velsen-Oost
  • Kerkpadbuurt

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.