Kanaalzijde, Almelo

Kanaalzijde Part of the Windmolenbroek district in Almelo. Home to 1,445 residents. €277k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,445 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €277k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 9.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Almelo de Riet, 34 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Pionier, 757 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 453 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 66%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Kanaalzijde safe?

Kanaalzijde recorded 14 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 9.7 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Almelo median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Kanaalzijde?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Kanaalzijde is €277k. Recent Almelo sale prices average 15% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €318k.

What schools are in Kanaalzijde?

The nearest primary school is De Pionier, 757 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Kanaalzijde?

The nearest NS train station is Almelo de Riet, 34 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Binnenstad Noord
  • Ossenkoppelerhoek West
  • Rumerslanden
  • Aalderinkshoek Noordoost

All Almelo 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.