The best neighbourhoods in Pekela
The best neighbourhood in Pekela is Verspreide huizen Nieuwe Pekela (4.3), with quiet & nature 7.6 as its strongest side. They are spread across Pekela: 2 in the centre, 2 in the south and 1 in the west. These are mostly small areas: 3 of the 5 have fewer than 1,000 residents. 5 neighbourhoods are ranked below. Pekela as a whole comes out at a 3.6, 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.
- 14.3
Verspreide huizen Nieuwe Pekela
Pekela · 110 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.6
- 23.9
Nieuwe Pekela
Pekela · 3,995 residents
Strongest: safety 8.0
- 33.5
Oude Pekela
Pekela · 7,645 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.2
- 43.3
Verspreide huizen Oude Pekela
Pekela · 120 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 7.6
- 53.2
Boven-Pekela
Pekela · 585 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 6.9
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 Verspreide huizen Nieuwe Pekela at the top?
Verspreide huizen Nieuwe Pekela scores a 4.3 on this list, with quiet & nature 7.6 as its strongest side. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Pekela 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.