Het Eiland, Zaanstad

Het Eiland Part of the Oude Haven district in Zaanstad. Home to 1,250 residents. €561k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 56/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 1,250 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €561k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 56/90
• Composite grade: C
• Crime rate: 17.6 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Zaandam, 13 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool Herman Gorter, 513 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 616 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 69%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Het Eiland safe?

Het Eiland recorded 22 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 17.6 per 1,000 residents (Politie open data). Compared to the Zaanstad median on the safety section of the report.

What is the average home value in Het Eiland?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Het Eiland is €561k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €622k.

What schools are in Het Eiland?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Herman Gorter, 513 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 2 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Het Eiland?

The nearest NS train station is Zaandam, 13 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Data vintage: CBS Kerncijfers 2025, Politie 47022NED trailing 12 months, DUO scholen 2026, Kadaster / OSM current. Report generated 2026-09-05. Every figure is derived, not fabricated — if the pipeline emits null, the tile hides.