Edelstenenwijk, Dijk en Waard

Edelstenenwijk Part of the Edelstenenwijk district in Dijk en Waard. Home to 3,360 residents. €360k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,360 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €360k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 21.4 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Heerhugowaard, 14 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: IKC de Schatkist, 88 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 651 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 84%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Edelstenenwijk safe?

Edelstenenwijk recorded 72 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 21.4 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Dijk en Waard median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Edelstenenwijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Edelstenenwijk is €360k. Recent Dijk en Waard sale prices average 14% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €410k.

What schools are in Edelstenenwijk?

The nearest primary school is IKC de Schatkist, 88 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Edelstenenwijk?

The nearest NS train station is Heerhugowaard, 14 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Planetenwijk
  • Schildersbuurt Zuid
  • Butterhuizen Noord
  • Zuid-Scharwoude Oost

All Dijk en Waard 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.