Schermerhorn, Alkmaar

Schermerhorn Part of the Schermer district in Alkmaar. Home to 1,275 residents. €406k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,275 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €406k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 17.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest primary school: Interconfessionele basisschool De Bonte Mol, 813 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 2542 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 73%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Schermerhorn safe?

Schermerhorn recorded 22 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 17.3 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 Schermerhorn?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Schermerhorn is €406k. Recent Alkmaar sale prices average 12% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €453k.

What schools are in Schermerhorn?

The nearest primary school is Interconfessionele basisschool De Bonte Mol, 813 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Oost-Graftdijk
  • Stompetoren
  • De Rijp
  • West-Graftdijk

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.