Willis, Zaanstad

Willis Part of the Krommenie West district in Zaanstad. Home to 2,180 residents. €535k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 54/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 2,180 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €535k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 54/90
  • Composite grade: C
  • Crime rate: 8.3 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Krommenie-Assendelft, 25 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool De Overhaal, 786 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1061 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 89%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: low (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Willis safe?

Willis recorded 18 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 8.3 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 Willis?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Willis is €535k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €593k.

What schools are in Willis?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Overhaal, 786 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Willis?

The nearest NS train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, 25 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Waterrijk West
  • Rooswijk Noord
  • Het Eiland
  • Westerkoog Midden

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.