Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad

Poelenburg Zuid Part of the Poelenburg district in Zaanstad. Home to 3,780 residents. €308k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 45/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,780 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €308k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 45/90
  • Composite grade: F
  • Crime rate: 38.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Zaandam, 33 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon, 336 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 105 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 33%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Poelenburg Zuid safe?

Poelenburg Zuid recorded 147 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 38.9 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 Poelenburg Zuid?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Poelenburg Zuid is €308k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €342k.

What schools are in Poelenburg Zuid?

The nearest primary school is Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon, 336 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Poelenburg Zuid?

The nearest NS train station is Zaandam, 33 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Poelenburg Noord
  • Kleurenbuurt
  • Hofwijk
  • Bomenbuurt Oost

All Zaanstad 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.