Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Zaandam Noord, Zaanstad

Zaandam Noord scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €402.000, with 58% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 6,495 residents. Crime is categorised as 'moderate' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€402.000

Crime risk

Moderate

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€402.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

+3% vs city · +1% vs NL

Owner-occupied

58%

+7% vs city · +2% 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

1975-1985

Number of homes

2.915

Energy labels in the area

Based on 1,849 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.9

Amenities

2.8

Housing quality

3.1

Physical environment

3.1

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

Moderate43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 39% vs last year

Theft

14.6 per 1,000

Violence

5.4 per 1,000

Vandalism

3.4 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

6.495

Households

3.020

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 9%25–45: 21%45–65: 27%65+: 29%

Single-person

36%

Avg. household

2.1

Source: CBS

Living Environment

Air Quality

NO₂

11.7 µg/m³

WHO: 10

PM2.5

11.9 µg/m³

WHO: 5

PM10

11.1 µg/m³

WHO: 15

Source: RIVM 2022

Noise Levels

ModerateAverage 55 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

LowOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool De Jagersplas	Primary	376m	Satisfactory
Interconfessionele Basisschool De Vuurvogel	Primary	406m	Satisfactory
Rooms Katholieke Scholengemeenschap St Michaelcollege voor Atheneum en Havo	Secondary	709m	—
ICBS Campus Olympia	Primary	1.0km	—
Openbare Basisschool Kogerveld	Primary	1.4km	Satisfactory