Huiswaard-2-West, Alkmaar

Huiswaard-2-West Part of the Huiswaard district in Alkmaar. Home to 2,280 residents. €364k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 55/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,280 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €364k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 55/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 75.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Alkmaar Noord, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne, 314 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 202 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 86%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Huiswaard-2-West safe?

Huiswaard-2-West recorded 173 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 75.9 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 Huiswaard-2-West?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Huiswaard-2-West is €364k. Recent Alkmaar sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €406k.

What schools are in Huiswaard-2-West?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne, 314 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Huiswaard-2-West?

The nearest NS train station is Alkmaar Noord, 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Oudorperpolder-Noord
  • Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier
  • Bergerwegkwartier
  • Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier

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.