Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

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 8,415 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€332.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€332.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-15% vs city · -17% vs NL

Owner-occupied

34%

-37% vs city · -40% 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

1945-1965

Number of homes

3.295

Energy labels in the area

Based on 2,318 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

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

Low risk36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 7% vs last year

Theft

9.4 per 1,000

Violence

5.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

4.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.415

Households

3.530

Age distribution

0–15: 20%15–25: 13%25–45: 29%45–65: 25%65+: 13%

Single-person

38%

Avg. household

2.4

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

10.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

10.6 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

10.7 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 48 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

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