Making neighbourhood choices transparent, data-driven and human

BeterMove helps people choose where to live — based on how neighbourhoods actually function in daily life, not just how they look on a listing.

Why BeterMove exists

Moving to a new neighbourhood is one of the most impactful decisions people make — especially for families, couples and newcomers to a city. Yet most housing platforms focus almost entirely on properties, not on the neighbourhoods themselves.

Information about schools, family life, housing mix and daily environment exists — but it is scattered across different sources, hard to compare, and often difficult to interpret.

BeterMove brings that information together and turns it into clear, neighbourhood-level insights — so you can decide where to live with confidence, before you move.

  • ✔ Designed for families, movers, renters and expats
  • ✔ Focused on neighbourhoods, not property listings
  • ✔ Objective, comparable insights across areas
  • ✔ Built to support real-life decisions

How BeterMove works

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Trusted data sources

We rely on official and open datasets, including CBS (demographics, housing, crime), DUO (schools), Onderwijsinspectie (school quality), RIVM (environmental noise), Leefbarometer (liveability), and OpenStreetMap (amenities). No scraped or opaque data.

2

Neighbourhood-level analysis

Data is cleaned, normalised and aggregated at neighbourhood level, so comparisons are fair, consistent and meaningful.

3

Clear, human-readable insights

Complex datasets are translated into scores, labels and explanations — without hiding the underlying details.

Our principles

Transparency

We clearly show where data comes from, how scores are built and what their limitations are.

Independence

BeterMove is not a real estate platform. We don't promote listings or neighbourhoods — we inform.

Local relevance

Built specifically for the Netherlands, using Dutch datasets and official neighbourhood definitions.

Continuous improvement

New indicators, better scoring models and deeper insights are actively being developed.

What's included

🏘️ Demographics & Housing

Population, age distribution, household types, housing stock and price trends

🏫 Schools & Education

Primary school access, Onderwijsinspectie quality ratings, and proximity analysis

🚆 Commute Analysis

Travel times to major cities and Schiphol via public transport and car

🌳 Environment & Noise

RIVM noise levels, park proximity, and environmental comfort indicators

🛡️ Safety & Crime

CBS registered crime statistics, Leefbarometer safety scores, and municipal comparisons

⚖️ Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare any two neighbourhoods across all metrics with AI-powered insights

BeterMove continues to evolve with new datasets, better scoring models, and deeper insights based on user feedback and data availability.

Make your next move with confidence

Explore neighbourhoods, compare options and understand what daily life will really look like — before you move.

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