Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Den Helder
A score for people who want things within reach: amenities (shops, restaurants, culture, public transport) count double, plus overall liveability, from the Leefbaarometer.
Number one: Indische buurt-Zuid (50/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Indische buurt-Zuid | 50/100 | 1,035 |
| 2 | Van Galenbuurt | 47/100 | 2,075 |
| 3 | Centrum | 45/100 | 1,450 |
| 4 | Geleerdenbuurt | 44/100 | 1,440 |
| 5 | Sluisdijk | 43/100 | 1,010 |
| 6 | Oostsloot | 40/100 | 1,115 |
| 7 | Visbuurt | 37/100 | 2,370 |
| 8 | Oud Den Helder | 37/100 | 2,330 |
| 9 | Grote Rivierenbuurt | 37/100 | 1,345 |
| 10 | Vogelbuurt | 35/100 | 1,860 |
| 11 | Tuindorp-West | 34/100 | 1,555 |
| 12 | Duinbuurt | 33/100 | 1,545 |
| 13 | Boerderijbuurt | 28/100 | 1,080 |
| 14 | Vogelzand | 28/100 | 1,050 |
| 15 | Nieuw Den Helder Zuid-Oost | 24/100 | 1,955 |
| 16 | Schepenbuurt | 24/100 | 1,620 |
| 17 | Schouten en Schepenenbuurt | 24/100 | 1,185 |
| 18 | Landmetersbuurt | 23/100 | 1,025 |
| 19 | Zeeloodsenbuurt | 20/100 | 1,265 |
| 20 | Marina | 19/100 | 1,355 |
| 21 | Julianadorp-Oost | 16/100 | 1,895 |
| 22 | Wierbalg | 16/100 | 1,370 |
| 23 | Boterzwin | 15/100 | 1,090 |
| 24 | Noorderhaven | 13/100 | 1,015 |
| 25 | Middelzand | 12/100 | 1,780 |
| 26 | Kruiszwin | 11/100 | 2,555 |
| 27 | Doorzwin | 9/100 | 1,965 |
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Sources: Leefbaarometer 3.0 (2024), Politie open data, CBS. Neighbourhood averages from Dutch government open data. Factline is independent and not affiliated with the Dutch government.