Living in Achtersluispolder
Achtersluispolder is quiet and low-density, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (60%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 496 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 31% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
Zaanstad offers Amsterdam-adjacent living at a discount along the Zaan river, with industrial heritage converting into housing and a 12-minute train into Amsterdam Centraal. It has absorbed many buyers priced out of the capital, and prices have followed.
The housing market in Achtersluispolder
The average home value (WOZ) in Achtersluispolder is €341,000, which puts it at #66 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 11% cheaper than most of the city, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Achtersluispolder sits in the middle of the pack.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 30% of homes are owner-occupied. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Achtersluispolder is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (57% of its 500 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 21%. More than half of all households (94%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.1 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Before you bid in Achtersluispolder
Before you bid in Achtersluispolder: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Achtersluispolder a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Achtersluispolder suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €341,000 (11% cheaper than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 500 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Achtersluispolder?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Achtersluispolder, Zaanstad is €341,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Achtersluispolder mostly owner-occupied or rental?
30% of homes in Achtersluispolder are owner-occupied and 70% are rentals.
Is Achtersluispolder an expensive part of Zaanstad?
No — homes here cost about 11% less than in most of Zaanstad, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Achtersluispolder is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04791112) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.