Neighborhoods of Ypres | Scores and Quality of Life

The quality of life score for Ypres is a weighted average of transport, schools, shops, green spaces and walkability. See the detailed scores above.

The police count the offences recorded on a municipality's territory, including those against commuters, shoppers and visitors. Dividing that count by residents alone makes towns that draw many people look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. The Ypres page shows recorded offences per 1,000 residents next to the Belgian median, without turning it into a score out of 100.

The schools score measures proximity and accessibility of nursery, primary and secondary schools in and around Ypres.

The transport score evaluates proximity to train stations, bus stops, tram lines and cycling infrastructure.

The green score measures accessibility of parks, forests and nature reserves around Ypres.

Compare Ypres's scores with the regional average in the "Regional Comparison" section above.