Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad

Zaanse Schans Part of the Zaandam Noord district in Zaanstad. Home to 395 residents. €638k WOZ (avg home value). Leefbaarometer 57/90.

Key numbers

  • Population: 395 residents
  • Average home value (WOZ): €638k
  • Leefbaarometer livability: 57/90
  • Crime rate: 159.5 incidents per 1,000 residents (Politie, trailing 12 mo)
  • Nearest train station: Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, 19 minutes walk (NS)
  • Nearest primary school: Openbare Basisschool De Jagersplas, 1164 m from the buurt centre (DUO)
  • Nearest supermarket: 1021 m from the buurt centre (OSM)
  • Owner-occupied share: 77%
  • Summer heat stress: medium (KEA / RIVM)
  • Pluvial flood risk: low (RIVM)
  • Foundation risk: high (RIVM)

Frequently asked

Is Zaanse Schans safe?

Zaanse Schans recorded 63 crime incidents in the last 12 months, or 159.5 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 Zaanse Schans?

Average WOZ (tax-assessed value) in Zaanse Schans is €638k. Recent Zaanstad sale prices average 11% above WOZ (CBS), so a typical asking price here sits near €708k.

What schools are in Zaanse Schans?

The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Jagersplas, 1164 m from the buurt centre (DUO scholen register).

How far is public transit from Zaanse Schans?

The nearest NS train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, 19 minutes on foot from the buurt centroid.

Similar neighbourhoods

  • Krommeniedijk
  • Middel
  • J.J. Allanbuurt
  • Westerpolder

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.