Overwhere-Zuid, Purmerend

Overwhere-Zuid Part of the Overwhere district in Purmerend. Home to 6,260 residents. €311k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 6,260 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €311k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 38.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Purmerend Overwhere, 7 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool 't Prisma, 128 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 132 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 51%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Overwhere-Zuid safe?

Overwhere-Zuid recorded 240 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 38.3 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Purmerend median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Overwhere-Zuid?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Overwhere-Zuid is €311k. Recent Purmerend sale prices average 16% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €361k.

What schools are in Overwhere-Zuid?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool 't Prisma, 128 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Overwhere-Zuid?

The nearest NS train station is Purmerend Overwhere, 7 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Gors-Noord
  • Wagenweg
  • Overwhere-Noord
  • Binnenstad

All Purmerend 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.