Best neighbourhoods for expats and young professionals in Velsen
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: Bloemenbuurt (86/100).
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| # | Neighbourhood | Expat score | Residents |
| 1 | Bloemenbuurt | 86/100 | 1,150 |
| 2 | Santhaesbuurt | 85/100 | 1,315 |
| 3 | Kerkerinkbuurt | 84/100 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Kapelbuurt | 81/100 | 1,335 |
| 5 | Driehuis-Dorp | 81/100 | 1,085 |
| 6 | Blekersbuurt | 78/100 | 1,495 |
| 7 | Tussenbeeksbuurt | 70/100 | 1,960 |
| 8 | Velseroord | 68/100 | 1,915 |
| 9 | Heidebuurt | 65/100 | 1,315 |
| 10 | Florarondebuurt | 63/100 | 1,980 |
| 11 | Pijlkruidbuurt | 63/100 | 1,655 |
| 12 | Natuurkundigenbuurt | 61/100 | 2,180 |
| 13 | Zeeheldenbuurt | 60/100 | 1,575 |
| 14 | Tjotterbuurt | 59/100 | 2,675 |
| 15 | Bastionbuurt | 59/100 | 2,200 |
| 16 | Hofgeest | 58/100 | 2,035 |
| 17 | Weidbuurt | 56/100 | 1,740 |
| 18 | Maadbuurt | 56/100 | 1,030 |
| 19 | Vissersbuurt | 55/100 | 1,085 |
| 20 | Verzetsheldenbuurt | 54/100 | 1,670 |
| 21 | Kikvorsbuurt | 54/100 | 1,240 |
| 22 | Rivierenbuurt | 53/100 | 2,200 |
| 23 | Watervlietbuurt | 53/100 | 1,230 |
| 24 | Saturnusbuurt | 50/100 | 2,345 |
| 25 | Keetbergbuurt | 50/100 | 1,650 |
| 26 | Duinvlietbuurt | 50/100 | 1,180 |
| 27 | Springerbuurt | 48/100 | 1,960 |
| 28 | Herculesbuurt | 48/100 | 1,560 |
| 29 | Oud-IJmuiden | 47/100 | 2,885 |
| 30 | Gildenbuurt | 44/100 | 1,550 |
| 31 | Canopusbuurt | 41/100 | 1,295 |
| 32 | Kruisbergbuurt | 36/100 | 1,595 |
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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.