Vennenbuurt, Zaanstad

Vennenbuurt Part of the Poelenburg district in Zaanstad. Home to 1,665 residents. €418k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 53/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 1,665 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €418k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 53/90
  • Composite grade: D
  • Crime rate: 43.8 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Zaandam, 26 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde, 200 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 461 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 53%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Vennenbuurt safe?

Vennenbuurt recorded 73 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 43.8 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 Vennenbuurt?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Vennenbuurt is €418k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €464k.

What schools are in Vennenbuurt?

The nearest primary school is Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde, 200 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 6 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Vennenbuurt?

The nearest NS train station is Zaandam, 26 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Russische buurt
  • Oud West
  • Westerwatering Noord
  • Schilders- en Waddenbuurt

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.