Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Oude Haven, Zaanstad

Oude Haven scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €424.000, with 51% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 34,605 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods, though this partly reflects the dense urban environment and visitor traffic.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€424.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+9% vs city · +7% vs NL

Owner-occupied

51%

-6% vs city · -11% 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

5.028

Energy labels in the area

Based on 11,340 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.3

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.8

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk199.2 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 4% vs last year

Theft

44.5 per 1,000

Violence

24.3 per 1,000

Vandalism

10.8 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

34.605

Households

16.320

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 11%25–45: 30%45–65: 27%65+: 16%

Single-person

40%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.3 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 47 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan	Primary	774m	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool De Dijk	Primary	878m	Satisfactory
De Kernschool	Primary	1.3km	Satisfactory
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut	Primary	1.5km	Satisfactory
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zaanstad voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	1.7km	—