The best neighbourhoods in Eemsdelta
The best neighbourhood in Eemsdelta is Holwierde (8.4), with safety 9.7 as its strongest side. They cluster in one corner of Eemsdelta: 18 of the 25 in the centre. These are mostly small areas: 19 of the 25 have fewer than 1,000 residents. Of the 69 neighbourhoods in Eemsdelta with a total grade, 7 reach a 7.0 or higher. Eemsdelta as a whole comes out at a 4.6, 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.
- 18.4
Holwierde
Eemsdelta · 850 residents
Strongest: safety 9.7
- 28.0
Olingermeeden
Eemsdelta · 500 residents
Strongest: families 8.6
- 38.0
Rietkampen
Eemsdelta · 230 residents
Strongest: families 8.4
- 47.7
Dethmerseiland
Eemsdelta · 320 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 9.4
- 57.7
Tuikwerderrak
Eemsdelta · 120 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 9.3
- 67.2
Steenbakkersbuurt
Eemsdelta · 1,050 residents
Strongest: families 8.6
- 77.0
Fivelzigt
Eemsdelta · 360 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.5
- 86.9
Wagenborgen
Eemsdelta · 1,715 residents
Strongest: safety 9.1
- 96.9
Opwierde Zuid
Eemsdelta · 1,470 residents
Strongest: families 9.4
- 106.9
Doklanden
Eemsdelta · 610 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.3
- 116.8
Over de Gracht
Eemsdelta · 1,010 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.0
- 126.6
Middelstum
Eemsdelta · 1,935 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.7
- 136.0
Spijk
Eemsdelta · 1,120 residents
Strongest: amenities 7.5
- 146.0
Oogstbuurt
Eemsdelta · 305 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.6
- 155.8
Oranjebuurt
Eemsdelta · 545 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.3
- 165.7
Vrijheidsbuurt
Eemsdelta · 550 residents
Strongest: safety 8.8
- 175.5
Kwelderland
Eemsdelta · 555 residents
Strongest: amenities 7.2
- 185.5
Koveltemp
Eemsdelta · 200 residents
Strongest: families 7.0
- 195.5
Fivelmonde
Eemsdelta · 855 residents
Strongest: families 7.6
- 205.4
Bierum
Eemsdelta · 650 residents
Strongest: safety 9.4
- 215.3
Buitengebied Noord-Appingedam
Eemsdelta · 140 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 9.3
- 225.3
Eendrachtbuurt
Eemsdelta · 280 residents
Strongest: amenities 7.3
- 235.2
Westeremden
Eemsdelta · 355 residents
Strongest: families 7.8
- 245.2
Zeerijp
Eemsdelta · 390 residents
Strongest: safety 8.8
- 255.1
Buitengebied Noord-Stedum
Eemsdelta · 280 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.2
- 265.0
Westerdraai
Eemsdelta · 465 residents
Strongest: amenities 7.7
- 274.9
Tjamsweer
Eemsdelta · 530 residents
Strongest: safety 7.2
- 284.7
Oosterveld
Eemsdelta · 540 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.0
- 294.7
Stedum
Eemsdelta · 765 residents
Strongest: safety 9.0
- 304.7
Farmsumerweg
Eemsdelta · 250 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.2
- 314.4
Loppersum
Eemsdelta · 2,115 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.6
- 324.4
Farmsum
Eemsdelta · 945 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.2
- 334.4
Kruidenoever
Eemsdelta · 195 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 7.8
- 344.3
Buitengebied Noord-Loppersum
Eemsdelta · 375 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.7
- 354.2
Buitengebied Noord-'t Zandt
Eemsdelta · 385 residents
Strongest: safety 9.4
- 364.0
Buitengebied Noord-Middelstum
Eemsdelta · 305 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.8
- 374.0
Woldendorp
Eemsdelta · 890 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.7
- 384.0
Hoflanden
Eemsdelta · 165 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 7.6
- 394.0
De Wierde
Eemsdelta · 755 residents
Strongest: safety 8.5
- 403.8
Polarisbuurt
Eemsdelta · 545 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.5
- 413.7
Oling
Eemsdelta · 920 residents
Strongest: amenities 6.5
- 423.7
Vestingbuurt
Eemsdelta · 245 residents
Strongest: families 7.3
- 433.5
Zandplatenbuurt
Eemsdelta · 1,145 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.8
- 443.5
Wirdum
Eemsdelta · 360 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.4
- 453.4
Garrelsweer
Eemsdelta · 400 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.4
- 463.4
Scheepvaartbuurt
Eemsdelta · 1,415 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.1
- 473.3
Buitengebied Noord-Bierum
Eemsdelta · 510 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.1
- 483.3
Schrijversbuurt
Eemsdelta · 440 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.0
- 493.2
Termunterzijl
Eemsdelta · 305 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 8.9
- 503.2
Termunten
Eemsdelta · 310 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 Holwierde at the top?
Holwierde scores a 8.4 on this list, with safety 9.7 as its strongest side. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Eemsdelta 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.