Broekhorn, Dijk en Waard

Broekhorn scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €626.000, with 87% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 22,805 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€626.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€626.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+51% vs city · +57% vs NL

Owner-occupied

87%

+23% vs city · +53% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€470.371

+11.0% vs. a year earlier

Housing Stock

Construction period

1975-1985

Number of homes

4.983

Energy labels in the area

Based on 6,990 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

31%

District heating

23%

Solar installations

425

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.1

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.1

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 16% vs last year

Theft

6.5 per 1,000

Violence

3.5 per 1,000

Vandalism

1.0 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

22.805

Households

10.140

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 11%25–45: 26%45–65: 26%65+: 20%

Single-person

35%

Avg. household

2.2

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

7.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

6.8 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 58 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
IKC de Schatkist	Primary	907m	Not rated
Focus school voor praktijkonderwijs	Secondary	1.2km	—
Huygens College Heerhugowaard voor vwo havo mavo en vbo	Secondary	1.2km	—
Huygens College Heerhugowaard voor vwo havo mavo en vbo	Secondary	1.3km	—
IKC de Poolster	Primary	1.7km	Not rated