Molenwijk, Dijk en Waard

Molenwijk Part of the Molenwijk district in Dijk en Waard. Home to 2,700 residents. €327k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,700 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €327k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 103.7 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Heerhugowaard, 19 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Kindcentrum De Vaart, 342 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 544 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 65%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Molenwijk safe?

Molenwijk recorded 280 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 103.7 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 Molenwijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Molenwijk is €327k. Recent Dijk en Waard sale prices average 14% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €372k.

What schools are in Molenwijk?

The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum De Vaart, 342 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Molenwijk?

The nearest NS train station is Heerhugowaard, 19 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Schrijverswijk
  • Schildersbuurt Zuid
  • Planetenwijk
  • Bomenbuurt

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.