Meerpolder, Zoetermeer

Meerpolder Part of the Buitengebied district in Zoetermeer. Home to 785 residents. €519k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 785 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €519k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 11.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: De Leyens (tram), 16 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC De Watersnip, 1223 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1259 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 100%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Meerpolder safe?

Meerpolder recorded 9 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 11.5 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 Meerpolder?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Meerpolder is €519k. Recent Zoetermeer sale prices average 14% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €591k.

What schools are in Meerpolder?

The nearest primary school is IKC De Watersnip, 1223 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Meerpolder?

The nearest NS train station is De Leyens (tram), 16 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.