Essellanden, Westland

Essellanden Part of the Wateringen district in Westland. Home to 2,840 residents. €515k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,840 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €515k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
  • Composite grade: B
  • Crime rate: 16.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Dorpskade (tram), 4 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Basisschool St Jozef, 283 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 672 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 75%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Essellanden safe?

Essellanden recorded 48 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 16.9 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Westland median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Essellanden?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Essellanden is €515k. Recent Westland sale prices average 19% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €614k.

What schools are in Essellanden?

The nearest primary school is Basisschool St Jozef, 283 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Essellanden?

The nearest NS train station is Dorpskade (tram), 4 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Vliettuinen
  • Dorp oost
  • Westhof en Dijkpolder
  • Kleine Geest en Molenwijk

All Westland 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.