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Westzaan, Zaanstad

Westzaan scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €510.000, with 79% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 5,090 residents. Crime is categorised as 'low' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

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Avg. WOZ value

€510.000

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Crime risk

Low risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€510.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+31% vs city · +28% vs NL

Owner-occupied

79%

+46% vs city · +39% 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

2.065

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,182 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Gas-free

4%

District heating

0%

Solar installations

233

Livability

3.0/ 5
Safety
3.2
Amenities
2.6
Housing quality
3.2
Physical environment
3.0
Residents
3.2

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Low risk25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents↓ 22% vs last year

Theft

3.7 per 1,000

Violence

4.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

2.3 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

5.090

Households

2.095

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 11%25–45: 23%45–65: 32%65+: 21%

Single-person

29%

Avg. household

2.3

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.5 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.7 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

QuietAverage 46 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

ModerateOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station4.6 km
Supermarket1.0 km
GP / Doctor1.3 km
Hospital5.6 km
Primary school0.9 km
Daycare1.1 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

Christelijke Basisschool Wij-land

Primary · 112m

Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker

Primary · 1.6km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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