Aalten Kern

In the Achterhoek town of Aalten, close to the German border, safety is by far the strongest suit at 8.9. Amenities follow at 7.6. Against that, social life (4.3) and housing (4.8) fall notably short. Its seven neighbourhoods hold more than 13,000 residents between them. A quiet, safe place whose 6.6 overall is held down mainly by the low housing and social marks.