Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Oud Zaandijk, Zaanstad

Oud Zaandijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €348.000, with 50% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,515 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€348.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€348.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-11% vs city · -13% vs NL

Owner-occupied

50%

-7% vs city · -12% 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

1985-1995

Number of homes

3.900

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,899 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

District heating

Solar installations

217

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.8

Amenities

2.9

Housing quality

3.0

Physical environment

3.0

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 22% vs last year

Theft

12.6 per 1,000

Violence

6.8 per 1,000

Vandalism

6.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.515

Households

3.915

Age distribution

0–15: 14%15–25: 11%25–45: 22%45–65: 31%65+: 22%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 44 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 station1.1 km

Supermarket0.6 km

GP / Doctor1.3 km

Hospital3.5 km

Primary school0.8 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
De Werf	Primary	388m	Not rated
Scholengroep Zaandam - locatie Het Saenredam	Secondary	754m	—
Het SchatRijk	Primary	824m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Zoeker	Primary	920m	Satisfactory

De Werf

Primary · 388m

Not rated

Scholengroep Zaandam - locatie Het Saenredam

Secondary · 754m

—

Het SchatRijk

Primary · 824m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Zoeker

Primary · 920m

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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