Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Rosmolenwijk, Zaanstad

Rosmolenwijk scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €353.000, with 41% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 8,890 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€353.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€353.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

-9% vs city · -11% vs NL

Owner-occupied

41%

-24% vs city · -28% 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

Number of homes

4.485

Energy labels in the area

Based on 3,039 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.3

Amenities

3.6

Housing quality

2.8

Physical environment

2.8

Residents

2.6

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 6% vs last year

Theft

11.6 per 1,000

Violence

6.6 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.9 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

8.890

Households

4.415

Age distribution

0–15: 15%15–25: 9%25–45: 29%45–65: 24%65+: 23%

Single-person

46%

Avg. household

1.9

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

12.0 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.0 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

Very loudAverage 66 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
icbs het Zaanplein	Primary	433m	Satisfactory
IBS Elif Zaandam	Primary	494m	—
Zuiderzee College voor VMBO	Secondary	811m	—
Scholengemeenschap ZAAM Zaanstad voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo	Secondary	845m	—
Interconfessionele Basisschool de Windroos	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory