Oostelijk Heemskerk, Heemskerk
Neighbourhood research for Oostelijk Heemskerk — safety, schools, livability and property values from official government data.
Oostelijk Heemskerk in Heemskerk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the government's Leefbaarometer livability index. It leans family-oriented — 18% of residents are under 15. Reported crime here is classified as low relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.
Zooming out, Heemskerk-wide sale prices rose 10.8% over the past year, and recent buyers across the wider region paid 5.1% over asking, with homes selling in a median of 25 days — a sense of the competition to expect, even if it doesn't map exactly onto this street.
A few things worth weighing before you commit: background noise (road, rail and air traffic combined) averages 60 dB across the area, on the loud side; foundation risk near the centre of the neighbourhood is rated moderate — for pre-1970 homes, ask for a foundation inspection before you bid.
Livability
Average
Crime risk
Low risk
Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 27 August 2026
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What is the WOZ value and why does it matter?
The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and is used by banks as an indication of property value.
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Unlike many countries, the asking price in the Netherlands is often just a starting point for negotiation.
Buyer’s costs (k.k.) — what do you pay on top?
Budget 4–6% on top of the purchase price. Here’s an overview of all additional costs.