Westerwijkbuurt, Velsen

Westerwijkbuurt Part of the Velsen-Noord district in Velsen. Home to 325 residents. €284k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 45/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 325 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €284k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 45/90
  • Crime rate: 126.2 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Beverwijk, 23 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Plataan, 1114 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 980 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 30%
  • Summer heat stress: high (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Westerwijkbuurt safe?

Westerwijkbuurt recorded 41 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 126.2 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Velsen median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Westerwijkbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Westerwijkbuurt is €284k. Recent Velsen sale prices average 28% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €365k.

What schools are in Westerwijkbuurt?

The nearest primary school is De Plataan, 1114 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Westerwijkbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Beverwijk, 23 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Rivierenbuurt
  • Watervlietbuurt
  • Saturnusbuurt
  • Kruisbergbuurt

All Velsen 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.