neighbourhood in Breda
Ruitersbos
2,615 residents · postal code 4837 · Part of Breda zuid, Breda
- no. 2,885 of 13,064 neighbourhoods in the Netherlands
- no. 19 of 55 in Breda
Scores per pillar
With an average home value of €732,000 — nearly double the national median — Ruitersbos ranks among Breda's pricier corners. Safety, though, scores a clear 5.1 below the other pillars, with a crime rate of 38.9 per 1,000 people present, well above the national figure of 24.1. Almost half of households — 47 percent — consist of one person, in an area where 37 percent are over 65. The social climate compensates somewhat, scoring 8.9.
Amenities nearby
Average distance to everyday amenities, compared with the Dutch median.
Safety
Registered crimes per 1,000 people present per year (residents plus business activity, see method). Small neighbourhoods are statistically smoothed.
per 1,000 people present (residents + businesses)
Housing
Who lives here
Nearby neighbourhoods
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Frequently asked questions
How is the grade for Ruitersbos calculated?
Ruitersbos scores 8.3 overall. That is a weighted average of five pillars: safety, amenities, housing, social & income, and nature & quiet. Each pillar compares this neighbourhood with every other neighbourhood in the Netherlands, using open data from CBS and the police.
Is Ruitersbos a safe neighbourhood?
Ruitersbos scores 5.1 on safety, based on registered crimes per 1,000 people present (38.9 per year). The national median is around 24.1.