FACTLINEBest neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Heerlen
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: Bekkerveld (91/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Bekkerveld | 91/100 | 1,590 |
| 2 | Caumerveld | 86/100 | 1,355 |
| 3 | Heerlerbaan-West | 81/100 | 1,795 |
| 4 | Welten-Dorp | 79/100 | 3,590 |
| 5 | Op de Nobel | 79/100 | 1,845 |
| 6 | Molenbergpark | 77/100 | 1,615 |
| 7 | Douve Weien | 71/100 | 3,695 |
| 8 | Aarveld | 71/100 | 1,220 |
| 9 | Heerlen-Centrum | 68/100 | 2,390 |
| 10 | Schandelen | 68/100 | 1,620 |
| 11 | Grasbroek | 64/100 | 1,290 |
| 12 | Schaesbergerveld | 63/100 | 2,490 |
| 13 | Husken | 62/100 | 1,265 |
| 14 | Hoppersgraaf | 62/100 | 1,155 |
| 15 | Eikenderveld | 60/100 | 2,540 |
| 16 | Meezenbroek | 59/100 | 2,920 |
| 17 | Nieuw Lotbroek-Noord | 59/100 | 1,685 |
| 18 | Dr Nolensplein en omgeving | 58/100 | 1,255 |
| 19 | Giesenveld | 57/100 | 1,780 |
| 20 | Hoensbroek-Centrum | 56/100 | 3,320 |
| 21 | Beersdal | 56/100 | 1,570 |
| 22 | Dr Schaepmanplein en omgeving | 55/100 | 1,925 |
| 23 | Mariarade-Zuid | 54/100 | 1,475 |
| 24 | De Dem en omgeving | 52/100 | 3,460 |
| 25 | Zeswegen | 52/100 | 2,300 |
| 26 | Mariarade-Noord | 52/100 | 1,830 |
| 27 | Heerlerbaan-Oost | 51/100 | 3,995 |
| 28 | Maria Gewanden | 51/100 | 3,455 |
| 29 | Egstraat en omgeving | 51/100 | 1,955 |
| 30 | Heerlerheide-Kom | 47/100 | 3,390 |
| 31 | Heksenberg | 47/100 | 2,450 |
| 32 | Rennemig | 46/100 | 3,085 |
| 33 | Nieuw Lotbroek-Zuid | 46/100 | 2,975 |
| 34 | Passart | 43/100 | 2,045 |
| 35 | Uterweg | 43/100 | 1,550 |
| 36 | Nieuw-Einde | 42/100 | 1,365 |
| 37 | Vrieheide | 41/100 | 1,460 |
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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.