Noorderhoofdbuurt, Zaanstad

Noorderhoofdbuurt Part of the Krommenie Oost district in Zaanstad. Home to 2,265 residents. €344k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 51/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,265 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €344k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 51/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 25.2 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Krommenie-Assendelft, 17 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Hoeksteen, 661 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 337 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 34%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Noorderhoofdbuurt safe?

Noorderhoofdbuurt recorded 57 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 25.2 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 Noorderhoofdbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Noorderhoofdbuurt is €344k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €381k.

What schools are in Noorderhoofdbuurt?

The nearest primary school is De Hoeksteen, 661 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Noorderhoofdbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, 17 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.