Rooswijk, Zaanstad

Rooswijk Part of the Rooswijk district in Zaanstad. Home to 2,570 residents. €356k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 49/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,570 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €356k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 49/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 77 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, 6 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool De Zoeker, 189 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 522 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 38%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: medium (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Rooswijk safe?

Rooswijk recorded 198 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 77 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 Rooswijk?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Rooswijk is €356k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €395k.

What schools are in Rooswijk?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Zoeker, 189 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Rooswijk?

The nearest NS train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, 6 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Hoornseveld
  • Rosmolenbuurt Oost
  • Noorderham
  • Oud Zaandijk

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.