Centrum, Delft
Neighborhood in Delft
About Centrum
The Centrum is located in the municipality of Delft. The most common postal code is 2611.
There are 1,892 addresses in Centrum. There are 2,680 residents living in Centrum across 2,110 households with an average of 1.3 persons. The average living area is 86 m². The average WOZ value in this neighborhood is €547.000. Homes were on average built around 1823. There are 470 registered passenger cars.
In character, Centrum can be described as a very urban, densely built-up neighborhood, where working adults in their 30s and 40s are most strongly represented. The neighborhood has a mixed origin background with many single-person households. The housing stock predominantly dates from the post-war reconstruction era (average construction year 1823).
Centrum has a total area of 20 hectares , of which 18 hectares is land and 1 hectares is water. The population density is 14,553 residents per km².
Mappa
Centrum is a neighborhood in Delft with 1,892 addresses. The average living area is 86m². The average construction year is 1823.
Most buildings (1524) were constructed during Voor 1945.
The most common energy label is C (286 homes).
Life Score
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Population & Demographics
Source: CBS Wijken en Buurten (2024). With 14,553 residents per km², this is a highly urban area. Use these figures to judge whether Centrum is dominated by small households, families, or a broader mix. The age chart shows which life stage is most represented in the neighborhood and helps you estimate lifestyle, amenities, and residential turnover.
Yearly trends
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| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,575 |
| 2017 | 2,565 |
| 2018 | 2,570 |
| 2019 | 2,530 |
| 2020 | 2,535 |
| 2021 | 2,580 |
| 2022 | 2,545 |
| 2023 | 2,550 |
| 2024 | 2,680 |
| 2025 | 2,665 |
The official CBS series for the comparable neighborhood boundary shown here runs from 2016 to 2025. Over that period the population changed by 90 residents (3.5%), equal to roughly 10 residents per year and an annualized trend of 0.38%.
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| Year | Average WOZ value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | €226,000 |
| 2017 | €231,000 |
| 2018 | €239,000 |
| 2019 | €280,000 |
| 2020 | €313,000 |
| 2021 | €336,000 |
| 2022 | €356,000 |
| 2023 | €386,000 |
| 2024 | €389,000 |
| 2025 | €399,000 |
This official CBS series shows how the average WOZ value evolved between 2016 and 2025. Across the years shown, the neighborhood average increased by €173,000 (76.5%), equal to an annualized increase of 6.52% per year. WOZ values are useful for comparing neighborhoods and understanding local tax context, but always combine them with floor area, construction year, energy label, and recent sale prices.
Origin & migration background
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| Year | Netherlands | Europe | Outside Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,385 | 555 | 615 |
| 2024 | 1,445 | 620 | 620 |
| 2025 | 1,450 | 610 | 600 |
The population of Centrum is mixed in origin: about 54% have a Dutch origin, 23% another European origin, and 23% an origin outside Europe. The multi-year series runs from 2023 to 2025 and uses only CBS years with the exact same neighborhood boundary and origin categories, keeping the trend cleanly comparable. Origin says nothing about nationality or language; it is a CBS classification based on the country of birth of the resident and their parents.
Housing & socio-economic
Centrum is, in housing terms, predominantly a rental neighborhood with 19% owner-occupied and 80% rental homes, of which 27% social housing via housing associations — an average share of social housing. An estimated 11 per 1,000 residents receive general social assistance, an indicator of the neighborhood's socio-economic pressure. These figures come from CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten and are intended as neighborhood context, not as a judgment of individual homes or residents.
Funzioni
71.2% of addresses are Residenziale. This split shows whether Centrum is mainly residential or has a stronger mix of housing, retail, offices, and other building uses.
Case più grandi
The largest homes give a quick view of the upper end of the housing stock in Centrum. Compare area, construction year, and energy label to see whether larger homes here are mainly older, newer, or more energy efficient.
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Streets
- Beestenmarkt →
- Boterbrug →
- Brabantse Turfmarkt →
- Breestraat →
- Broerhuisstraat →
- Burgwal →
- Cameretten →
- Choorstraat →
- De Vlouw →
- Gasthuisplaats →
- Gasthuissteeg →
- Halsteeg →
- Heilige Geestkerkhof →
- Hippolytusbuurt →
- Huyterhof →
- Huyterstraat →
- Jacob Gerritstraat →
- Jesseplaats →
- Jozefstraat v/h Molenpoort →
- Kerkstraat →
- Koornmarkt →
- Kromstraat →
- Maria Gouweloospoort →
- Maria van Reigersberchstraat →
- Markt →
- Molslaan →
- Molstraat →
- Nickersteeg →
- Nieuwstraat →
- Oosteinde →
- Oude Delft →
- Oude Langendijk →
- Papenstraat →
- Peperstraat →
- Voldersgracht →
- Vrouwjuttenland →
- Wijnhaven →
Use these street pages to drill further into Centrum by street, including addresses, housing types, energy labels, and demographic context. That makes it easier to compare differences within the same neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions about Centrum
How many addresses does Centrum have?
The Centrum neighborhood in Delft has 1892 registered addresses according to the BAG (Basisregistratie Adressen en Gebouwen), the official government database managed by the Kadaster. These addresses include homes, shops, offices, and other buildings. The average living area in Centrum is 86 m² and the average construction year is 1823. On WoningSearch you can view all 1892 addresses with details on area, construction year, energy label, and WOZ value. The neighborhood falls under the municipality of Delft.
What streets are in Centrum?
The Centrum neighborhood in Delft contains 37 streets. Streets in this area include Beestenmarkt, Boterbrug, Brabantse Turfmarkt, Breestraat, Broerhuisstraat and more. Each street has its own page on WoningSearch with detailed information about all addresses, average property value, construction year distribution, and energy labels. The neighborhood classification is based on the CBS Wijken en Buurten system maintained by Statistics Netherlands.
What is the average property value in Centrum?
The average WOZ value in Centrum is based on Kadaster valuations and is set annually by the municipality. The WOZ value determines property taxes (OZB), deemed rental value, and water board levies. On WoningSearch you can view the estimated market value per address, calculated using WOZ valuations from the Kadaster Waardeloket and CBS data. Property prices in Centrum vary by property type. Use our search to compare specific addresses.
How safe is the Centrum neighborhood?
On WoningSearch you can find safety statistics for Centrum based on official CBS data. These include registered crimes, vandalism, burglaries, and other safety metrics. The figures are tracked per neighborhood by Statistics Netherlands. Compare the safety figures of Centrum with other neighborhoods in Delft to make an informed decision.
What data sources does WoningSearch use for Centrum?
WoningSearch uses only official government sources. Addresses come from the BAG (Basic Registry of Addresses and Buildings) via PDOK, managed by the Kadaster. Neighborhood statistics come from CBS. Energy labels are from RVO. WOZ values come from the Kadaster Waardeloket. Building heights and roof shapes come from 3D BAG (TU Delft). All data is automatically updated weekly. WoningSearch is completely free, independent, and available in 13 languages.