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Poelenburg, Zaanstad

Poelenburg scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €332.000, with 34% of homes owner-occupied — the rest are rentals, which is common in Dutch urban centres. The area has 8,385 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

Avg. WOZ value

€332.000

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Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 21 April 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€332.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

Owner-occupied

34%

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Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
2.4
Amenities
3.3
Housing quality
2.4
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 3% vs last year

Theft

9.3 per 1,000

Violence

5.1 per 1,000

Vandalism

5.6 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.3 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 station3.4 km
Supermarket0.4 km
GP / Doctor0.6 km
Hospital3.4 km
Primary school0.5 km
Daycare0.5 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Paus Joannesschool

Primary · 412m

Satisfactory

De Faam voor Praktijkonderwijs

Secondary · 458m

Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zaanstad voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo

Secondary · 466m

Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht

Primary · 507m

Satisfactory

Obs De Gouw

Primary · 512m

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

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.245

Avg. gas usage

850 m³/year

Avg. electricity

2.120 kWh/year

Demographics

Residents

8.385

Households

3.510

Single-person

38%

Avg. household size

2.4

Age distribution

21%
13%
29%
24%
13%
0-1515-2525-4545-6565+

Source: CBS 2024

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