Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Krommenie West, Zaanstad

Krommenie West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €429.000, with 59% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 9,000 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€429.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€429.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+10% vs city · +8% vs NL

Owner-occupied

59%

+9% vs city · +4% vs NL

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Market Trends

Avg. sale price (2025)

€430.833

+3.7% vs. a year earlier

Premium over asking

+3.9%

average paid over (or below) the asking price

Sold above asking

74%

Median time on market

34 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

3.870

Energy labels in the area

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

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

3.0

Amenities

2.7

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

3.0

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 33% vs last year

Theft

3.1 per 1,000

Violence

2.2 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

9.000

Households

3.865

Age distribution

0–15: 16%15–25: 13%25–45: 19%45–65: 29%65+: 23%

Single-person

30%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

12.8 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 37 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station3.8 km

Supermarket2.1 km

GP / Doctor1.7 km

Hospital4.2 km

Primary school0.5 km

Daycare1.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Overhaal	Primary	967m	Satisfactory
De Hoeksteen	Primary	1.0km	Satisfactory
Christelijke Basisschool De Evenaar	Primary	1.2km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Komeet	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory
Scholengroep Krommenie voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo	Secondary	1.6km	—