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

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

School	Type	Distance	Rating
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

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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