The best neighbourhoods in Ameland
8.1Number 1NesThe best neighbourhood in Ameland is Nes (8.1), with quiet & nature 8.7 as its strongest side. Just behind sit Buren (7.9) and Hollum (7.6). Of the 4 neighbourhoods in Ameland with a total grade, 3 reach a 7.0 or higher. Ameland as a whole comes out at a 7.5, against a 6.2 for the middle neighbourhood in the country — one grade for a whole municipality says little about the street you live in.
As a municipality, Ameland scores highest on safety (8.7) and lowest on wealth & income (4.7).
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The 4 best neighbourhoods in Ameland
Number 1
Nes
1,200 residents
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- 27.9
Buren
755 residents
Strongest: safety 9.7
- 37.6
Hollum
1,205 residents
Strongest: safety 9.7
- 46.4
Ballum
410 residents
Strongest: safety 7.6
Frequently asked questions
How is this list ranked?
On the total grade: safety, amenities, wealth & income, quiet & nature and how the area works out for families, each counting equally. The grade is the neighbourhood's national position on that mix, not the average of the separate grades.
Why is Nes at the top?
Nes scores a 8.1 on this list, with quiet & nature 8.7 as its strongest side. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Ameland that has a grade for this measure.
How often are these figures updated?
The crime figures are from the police for 2025; population, boundaries and the other characteristics come from the CBS neighbourhood statistics for 2025. Both are published once a year; the list is recalculated as soon as a new edition appears.