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Nieuw West, Zaanstad

Nieuw West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €427.000, with 60% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 13,350 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€427.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€427.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

60%

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Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
3.0
Amenities
2.9
Housing quality
2.9
Physical environment
2.9
Residents
2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 8% vs last year

Theft

13.0 per 1,000

Violence

4.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

12.4 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

3.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

6.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2024

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 128 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Accessibility

Train station3.1 km
Supermarket0.7 km
GP / Doctor1.1 km
Hospital5.5 km
Primary school1.3 km
Daycare0.7 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Openbare Basisschool De Dijk

Primary · 659m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool Et Buut

Primary · 1.2km

Satisfactory

Scholengroep Zaandam voor vwo havo mavo vmbo lwoo - locatie Compaen VMBO

Secondary · 1.3km

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Chr Basisschool Het Baken

Primary · 1.3km

Satisfactory

RK Basisschool de Rietvink

Primary · 1.3km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2024

Housing Market

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

1985-1995

Number of homes

5.705

Avg. gas usage

720 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.370 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

13.350

Households

5.980

Single-person

34%

Avg. household size

2.2

Age distribution

15%
11%
29%
29%
15%
0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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