Westerkoog Oost, Zaanstad

Westerkoog Oost Part of the Westerkoog district in Zaanstad. Home to 3,690 residents. €426k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 3,690 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €426k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 35 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Koog aan de Zaan, 7 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: De Golfbreker, 279 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 519 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 65%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Westerkoog Oost safe?

Westerkoog Oost recorded 129 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 35 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 Westerkoog Oost?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Westerkoog Oost is €426k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €472k.

What schools are in Westerkoog Oost?

The nearest primary school is De Golfbreker, 279 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 3 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Westerkoog Oost?

The nearest NS train station is Koog aan de Zaan, 7 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Zuiderham
  • Havenbuurt
  • Kalf Noord
  • Langeheit West

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.