Westerwatering Noord, Zaanstad

Westerwatering Noord Part of the Nieuw West district in Zaanstad. Home to 3,735 residents. €421k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 52/90.

Key numbers

• Population: 3,735 residents
• Average home value (WOZ): €421k
• Leefbaarometer livability: 52/90
• Composite grade: B
• Crime rate: 20.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
• Nearest train station: Koog aan de Zaan, 10 minutes walk (NS)
• Nearest primary school: Chr Basisschool Het Baken, 375 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
• Nearest supermarket: 359 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
• Owner-occupied share: 66%
• Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
• Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
• Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Westerwatering Noord safe?

Westerwatering Noord recorded 78 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 20.9 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 Westerwatering Noord?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Westerwatering Noord is €421k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS 83625NED ÷ dwelling-weighted mean WOZ), so a typical asking price here sits near €467k.

What schools are in Westerwatering Noord?

The nearest primary school is Chr Basisschool Het Baken, 375 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register). 4 primary schools lie within 800 m.

How far is public transit from Westerwatering Noord?

The nearest NS train station is Koog aan de Zaan, 10 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.