FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for families in Heerenveen
A family score from the Leefbaarometer: overall liveability, safety and nuisance, social cohesion and the physical surroundings (green space, housing quality), weighted equally. Only residential neighbourhoods with 1,500+ residents are included. Each neighbourhood page lists its schools with test results.
Number one: Oranjewoud (80/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Family score | Residents |
| 1 | Oranjewoud | 80/100 | 1,585 |
| 2 | Skoatterwald | 75/100 | 5,325 |
| 3 | Jubbega | 62/100 | 3,230 |
| 4 | Akkrum | 61/100 | 3,275 |
| 5 | Aldeboarn | 60/100 | 1,505 |
| 6 | Noord | 56/100 | 3,945 |
| 7 | De Akkers | 54/100 | 2,485 |
| 8 | De Greiden | 48/100 | 7,345 |
| 9 | Nijehaske | 44/100 | 3,135 |
| 10 | Midden | 42/100 | 3,750 |
| 11 | Centrum | 34/100 | 3,255 |
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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.