About this data — methodology & sources
So you can trust the figures: this page openly states who compiles the neighbourhood comparison, where each figure comes from and how the scores are calculated.
What this is
“Living in Dresden” is a neutral orientation aid for people moving to Dresden. It compares neighbourhoods only — by character, residents, connections, greenery and amenities. We deliberately do not describe the official procedures (registration, residence, insurance) ourselves; instead we link to the responsible authorities.
Who publishes this resource
The comparison is compiled and maintained by Immobilienpartner Sachsen, a Dresden-based property consultancy. We disclose this openly: the company operates commercially — but this resource is deliberately kept ad-free and neutral, with no sales offers. We know the Dresden market from practice and make that knowledge freely available to newcomers.
Where the data comes from
Source, method and date for each data point:
| Data point | Source | Method | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character tags | Editorial (neighbourhood research) | qualitative | ongoing |
| Average age | Dresden municipal statistics office | 2025 population forecast | as of 30 Jun 2025 |
| Transit score | OpenStreetMap (ODbL) | stops/km² → quintile 1–5 | Jun 2026 |
| Green score | OpenStreetMap (ODbL) | % public green within boundary → quintile 1–5 | Jun 2026 |
| Amenities score | OpenStreetMap (ODbL) | schools/nurseries/shops per km² → quintile 1–5 | Jun 2026 |
| Distance to centre | District boundaries L137 (City of Dresden) | straight-line to the Altmarkt (km) | 2026 |
| €/m² (in the intro/FAQ) | Market orientation; official anchor: Dresden valuation committee | range, not a valuation | 2025 |
How to read the scores
Transit, green and amenities are ranks from 1 to 5 — relative to all 48 districts (5 = top fifth), not absolute. They place a district within the city, but they are not a grade. “Distance to centre” is the straight-line distance to the Altmarkt. €/m² figures (in the intro and FAQ) are a rough market orientation, not a property valuation. Four pairs share one official statistical area and therefore their scores: Bühlau/Weißer Hirsch, Coschütz/Gittersee, Seidnitz/Dobritz, Räcknitz/Zschertnitz.
Corrections & feedback
Is a figure wrong or missing? We're glad to fix it. Send relevant corrections by email — we check them and correct transparently.
Licence & attribution
Map data and OSM-based scores © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). District boundaries and areas: City of Dresden (OGC API L137). Demographics: Dresden municipal statistics office. These sources are also credited on the main comparison page.