Clean streets, rubbish collected on time and well kept greenery: for many people, this shapes how pleasant it is to live somewhere. On Buurtje.nl, residents rate their neighbourhood on cleanliness, among other things. These are the districts in Zwolle that score highest.
A caveat first: each district has between three and twelve reviews. With numbers like these, one new rating can change the order. Read the list as an impression of how residents experience their district.
The 7 cleanest districts of Zwolle according to residents
- Schelle: 9.3 (4 reviews)
Schelle, on the south side of the city by the IJssel floodplains, scores highest on cleanliness. Safety is a standout here too: 9.5. Residents call it a quiet area where problems are solved quickly. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale in Schelle. - Stadshagen: 8.7 (6 reviews)
Stadshagen is the largest district in Zwolle and scores above 8 on almost everything, only greenery stays at 7.5. Residents call it tidy and quiet, with shops, a gym and schools nearby. A few find the new-build layout a little dull. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Stadshagen. - Aa-landen: 8.0 (6 reviews)
The Aa-landen is a green district (greenery: 9.0) with plenty of play areas and its own shopping centre. Tidy, but not perfect: one resident asks for more bins and for dog owners to clean up better. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Aa-landen. - Wipstrik: 7.8 (6 reviews)
The Wipstrik is a 1930s district between the centre and the countryside. "It is always tidy," one resident writes. The district also scores highly on safety (9.2). Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Wipstrik. - Ittersum: 7.7 (6 reviews)
Ittersum is spaciously laid out between the IJssel river and the Zandhove woods. Residents call it a quiet, safe area (safety 8.8), although some miss contact with their neighbours. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Ittersum. - Binnenstad: 7.7 (3 reviews)
The city centre scores well on cleanliness too. Residents mention involved neighbours, but also crowds and nuisance from nightlife at weekends. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Binnenstad. - Kamperpoort-Veerallee: 6.8 (12 reviews)
The old working-class area close to the station completes the top 7. Residents are positive about the well kept homes and the friendly atmosphere, but also mention vandalism. Looking for a home here? See the homes for sale or homes for rent in Kamperpoort-Veerallee.
How does the rest of Zwolle score?
On average, residents of Zwolle give cleanliness a 7.1, based on 78 reviews. Holtenbroek scores lowest with a 4.8, while the same district gets an 8.9 for greenery.
How was this list put together?
The list is based on the cleanliness score residents give their neighbourhood on Buurtje.nl, as of 15 October 2026. This covers tidy streets, rubbish and the upkeep of greenery. Only districts with at least three reviews are included. We use the 2025 district boundaries of Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
Is your neighbourhood clean?
See all districts and reviews on the page for the municipality of Zwolle, or browse the current homes for sale and homes for rent in Zwolle. Live there yourself? Rate your neighbourhood and let others know how clean it is.
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