Österäng

Area scores for Österäng in Kristianstad — safety, schools, services and demographics weighed into a Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index

60Good

Areas

Ranked 20 of 24 in Kristianstad

Scores for Österäng

Each sub-score runs from 0 to 100. Higher is better.

Safety86
Schools70
Services10
Public transit53
Economy0
Employment0
Healthcare access48
Preschools100

Facts about Österäng

Median income

140

kSEK/yr

Unemployment

15,7

%

Reported crimes

17 441

per 100,000 pop.

Children aged 0–15

19,8

%

Sub-areas (DeSO)

1

Residents

2 463

Average age

38,3

yrs

House price trend in Kristianstad

Median price for detached houses sold in the municipality. SCB does not publish price statistics at area level.

2,92
M SEK median 2025
+24%
5 years
+70%
10 years
604
sales

Source: Statistics Sweden, Real estate prices (BO0501). Few sales make the series volatile in smaller municipalities.

Safety and living in Österäng

Österäng in Kristianstad has a safety index of 86 out of 100 (Excellent), based on reported crime in the area. That is in line with the average for Kristianstad.

The area's strongest side is Preschools (100/100), while Employment (0/100) pulls the overall score down.

For families, schools (70/100) and preschools (100/100) matter a lot, and proximity to services (10/100) and public transit (53/100) shapes everyday life.

The Bovisi Index for Österäng is 60 out of 100 (Good), weighing together safety, economy, services, schools, transit and air quality into a comparable measure.

Frequently asked questions about Österäng

How safe is Österäng?

Österäng has a safety index of 86 out of 100 (Excellent) in the Bovisi Index, based on reported crimes per capita. See the full safety picture and compare with neighbouring areas on the map.

Is Österäng a good area to live in?

Österäng in Kristianstad scores 60 out of 100 (Good) on the Bovisi Index. It ranks 20 of 24 in Kristianstad when safety, schools, services and demographics are combined.