Huiswaard, Alkmaar

Huiswaard scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €338.000, with 54% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 7,720 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€338.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€338.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-11% vs city · -15% vs NL

Owner-occupied

54%

-8% vs city · -5% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€424.065

+11.2% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+1.8%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

57%

Median time on market

37 days

Market tension

2.8

months of supply at the current sales pace (lower = tighter)

Indicators 2026-Q1

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

3.670

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,490 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

239

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.0

Amenities

3.2

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate55.8 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

27.0 per 1,000

Violence

4.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.5 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

7.720

Households

3.730

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 11%25–45: 26%45–65: 24%65+: 23%

Single-person

43%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 49 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowStedelijk gebied - 0-20 %

Soil

No known contamination

Measured at neighbourhood level (centre) · Source: RCE, foundations atlas, Bodemloket

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog	Primary	151m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne	Primary	187m	Satisfactory
Vonk Alkmaar	Secondary	262m	—
Jan Arentsz Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	624m	—
osg Willem Blaeu voor vwo havo mavo en vbo, vestiging Van der Meij College	Secondary	765m	—