Best neighbourhoods for families in Waterland

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: Havenbuurt en Kerkbuurt (63/100).

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#	Neighbourhood	Family score	Residents
1	Havenbuurt en Kerkbuurt	63/100	1,610
2	Broek in Waterland	60/100	2,715
3	Ringshemmen	50/100	1,610
4	Ilpendam	45/100	1,735
5	Monnickendam	43/100	2,030
6	Markgouw	39/100	2,410

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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.