West, Alkmaar

West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €356.000, with 55% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 12,830 residents, with 51% living alone — reflecting its popularity with young professionals and expats. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€356.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€356.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-6% vs city · -11% vs NL

Owner-occupied

55%

-7% vs city · -4% 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

1965-1975

Number of homes

3.245

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,634 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate45.8 crimes per 1,000 residentsstable vs last year

Theft

13.6 per 1,000

Violence

4.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

12.830

Households

6.815

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 11%25–45: 28%45–65: 27%65+: 21%

Single-person

51%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

LoudAverage 64 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighKwetsbaar gebied - 60-80 %

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
osg Willem Blaeu voor vwo havo mavo en vbo	Secondary	815m	—
Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets	Primary	975m	Satisfactory
De Viaan, school voor praktijkonderwijs	Secondary	1.0km	—
Petrus Canisius College Scholengemeenschap voor VWO HAVO VMBO	Secondary	1.4km	—
De Rank	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory