Living in Haven- en industrieterrein
Haven- en industrieterrein is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (47% houses).
With just 289 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 25% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Nijmegen, the country's oldest city, has a university-driven rental market, a compact center and hilly, green surroundings that are genuinely rare in the Netherlands. Homes on the right side of the Waal bridge command a premium for the cycling commute.
The housing market in Haven- en industrieterrein
At €555,000 average WOZ value, Haven- en industrieterrein ranks 4 out of 40 Nijmegen neighborhoods on price — 50% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Nijmegen's cheapest buurt averages €260,000 and its priciest €676,000, so Haven- en industrieterrein sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €258,000 · 2017: €277,000 · 2018: €311,000 · 2019: €351,000 · 2020: €321,000 · 2021: €374,000 · 2022: €447,000 · 2023: €520,000 · 2024: €540,000 · 2025: €555,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €258,000 to €555,000, up 115% — faster than the city as a whole (+108%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 26% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Haven- en industrieterrein is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (36% of its 685 residents), followed by children under 15 at 24%. Households split into 39% singles and 37% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.3 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 38% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.4 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 20 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 4.6 km · library 1.0 km · 2 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 14 minutes on foot; daycare is 1.2 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.3 km away; households here average 1.5 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
With 91% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Haven- en industrieterrein
Before you bid in Haven- en industrieterrein: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haven- en industrieterrein a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Haven- en industrieterrein suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €555,000 (50% pricier than most of Nijmegen) and the neighborhood has 685 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Haven- en industrieterrein?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Haven- en industrieterrein, Nijmegen is €555,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Haven- en industrieterrein mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Haven- en industrieterrein are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 26% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Haven- en industrieterrein rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Haven- en industrieterrein rose from €258,000 to €555,000 (+115%); Nijmegen as a whole moved up 108% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Haven- en industrieterrein?
9% of homes in Haven- en industrieterrein were built before 2000 and 91% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Haven- en industrieterrein?
The average distance to a train station from Haven- en industrieterrein is 2.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.4 km away on average.
Is Haven- en industrieterrein an expensive part of Nijmegen?
Yes — homes in Haven- en industrieterrein cost about 50% more than in most of Nijmegen, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Haven- en industrieterrein good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.2 km away and there are 0 daycare locations within a kilometer. 37% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Haven- en industrieterrein?
Haven- en industrieterrein stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 60% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
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Closest in price — worth a look if Haven- en industrieterrein is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02680425) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.