Rivierenbuurt, Velsen

Rivierenbuurt Part of the IJmuiden-Zuid district in Velsen. Home to 2,215 residents. €257k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 47/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,215 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €257k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 47/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 39.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Driehuis, 24 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool het Kompas, 833 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 589 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 12%
  • Summer heat stress: low (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Rivierenbuurt safe?

Rivierenbuurt recorded 88 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 39.7 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 Rivierenbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Rivierenbuurt is €257k. Recent Velsen sale prices average 28% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €330k.

What schools are in Rivierenbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool het Kompas, 833 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Rivierenbuurt?

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

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Watervlietbuurt
  • Oud-IJmuiden
  • Saturnusbuurt
  • Lagersbuurt

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.