Neighbourhood profile · Zaanstad

Zaandam West, Zaanstad

Zaandam West scores 3.0 out of 5 on the Dutch government's livability index (Leefbaarometer). The average property valuation (WOZ) is €388.000, with 60% of homes owner-occupied. The area has 14,125 residents. Crime is categorised as 'high' relative to other Dutch neighbourhoods.

3.0

Livability

Average

€

Avg. WOZ value

€388.000

Crime risk

High risk

Based on 6 government sources · Last updated 7 July 2026

Housing Market

Avg. WOZ value

€388.000

CBS Kerncijfers 2025

0% vs city · -3% vs NL

Owner-occupied

60%

+11% vs city · +5% 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

6.570

Energy labels in the area

Based on 4,748 registered labels · Source: EP-Online

Livability

3.0/ 5

Safety

2.6

Amenities

3.6

Housing quality

2.9

Physical environment

2.9

Residents

2.9

Source: Leefbaarometer 2024

Safety

High risk77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents↑ 24% vs last year

Theft

28.1 per 1,000

Violence

6.7 per 1,000

Vandalism

7.2 per 1,000

Source: CBS 2024

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Demographics

Residents

14.125

Households

7.105

Age distribution

0–15: 13%15–25: 11%25–45: 30%45–65: 27%65+: 18%

Single-person

45%

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

QuietAverage 45 dB

Flood Risk

Low risk

Ground & Heritage

Foundation risk

HighOverig

Soil

No known contamination

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

Accessibility

Train station1.2 km

Supermarket0.5 km

GP / Doctor1.0 km

Hospital1.6 km

Primary school0.6 km

Daycare0.4 km

Source: CBS 2024

Schools

Nearby Schools

School	Type	Distance	Rating
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut	Primary	118m	Satisfactory
Scholengroep Zaandam voor vwo havo mavo vmbo lwoo	Secondary	645m	—
Openbare Basisschool Over De Brug	Primary	655m	Satisfactory
Scholengroep Zaandam voor vwo havo mavo vmbo lwoo - locatie Compaen VMBO	Secondary	841m	—
Openbare Basisschool De Dijk	Primary	1.1km	Satisfactory

Openbare Basisschool Et Buut

Primary · 118m

Satisfactory

Scholengroep Zaandam voor vwo havo mavo vmbo lwoo

Secondary · 645m

—

Openbare Basisschool Over De Brug

Primary · 655m

Satisfactory

Scholengroep Zaandam voor vwo havo mavo vmbo lwoo - locatie Compaen VMBO

Secondary · 841m

—

Openbare Basisschool De Dijk

Primary · 1.1km

Satisfactory

Source: DUO 2026

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