Vaartenbuurt-West, Zoetermeer

Vaartenbuurt-West Part of the Seghwaert district in Zoetermeer. Home to 970 residents. Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 970 residents
• Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 23.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Leidsewallen (tram), 7 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Spelevaert, 244 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 642 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 50%

Frequently asked

Is Vaartenbuurt-West safe?

Vaartenbuurt-West recorded 23 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 23.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Zoetermeer median on the safety section of the report.

What schools are in Vaartenbuurt-West?

The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Spelevaert, 244 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 6 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Vaartenbuurt-West?

The nearest NS train station is Leidsewallen (tram), 7 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.