Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier, Alkmaar

Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier Part of the Zuid district in Alkmaar. Home to 1,615 residents. €344k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,615 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €344k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 31 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Alkmaar, 7 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring, 369 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 694 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 57%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier safe?

Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier recorded 50 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 31 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Alkmaar median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier is €344k. Recent Alkmaar sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €384k.

What schools are in Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier?

The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring, 369 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier?

The nearest NS train station is Alkmaar, 7 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Huiswaard-2-West
  • Staatsliedenkwartier en Landstraten
  • Spoorbuurt
  • Binnenstad-West

All Alkmaar rankings

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers (population 1 Jan 2026; other figures latest CBS release), Dutch police trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-10-26. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.