Hovenbuurt midden-Oost, Zoetermeer

Hovenbuurt midden-Oost Part of the Buytenwegh district in Zoetermeer. Home to 595 residents. €293k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 595 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €293k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 37 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Centrum-West (tram), 5 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC De Buytenkans, 272 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 390 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 10%

Frequently asked

Is Hovenbuurt midden-Oost safe?

Hovenbuurt midden-Oost recorded 22 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 37 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 Hovenbuurt midden-Oost?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Hovenbuurt midden-Oost is €293k. Recent Zoetermeer sale prices average 22% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €358k.

What schools are in Hovenbuurt midden-Oost?

The nearest primary school is IKC De Buytenkans, 272 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Hovenbuurt midden-Oost?

The nearest NS train station is Centrum-West (tram), 5 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 2026-10-01. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.