Buitengebied-West, Zoetermeer

Buitengebied-West Part of the Buitengebied district in Zoetermeer. Home to 925 residents. €536k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 58/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 925 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €536k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 58/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 19.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Voorweg Laag (tram), 23 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Vuurvogel vrijeschool voor basisonderwijs, 1827 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1974 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 83%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Buitengebied-West safe?

Buitengebied-West recorded 18 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 19.5 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Zoetermeer median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Buitengebied-West?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Buitengebied-West is €536k. Recent Zoetermeer sale prices average 14% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €611k.

What schools are in Buitengebied-West?

The nearest primary school is Vuurvogel vrijeschool voor basisonderwijs, 1827 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Buitengebied-West?

The nearest NS train station is Voorweg Laag (tram), 23 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.