Living in Langeheit West
Langeheit West is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 491 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 5,549 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Langeheit West
At €383,000 average WOZ value, Langeheit West ranks 44 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price, almost exactly the city's midpoint. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Langeheit West sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 64% owner-occupied against 36% rental, including 32% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Langeheit West is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (25% of its 1,105 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 24%. Households split into 30% singles and 39% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.2 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Before you bid in Langeheit West
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 Langeheit West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Langeheit West has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €383,000 and the neighborhood has 1,105 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Langeheit West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Langeheit West, Zaanstad is €383,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Langeheit West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
64% of homes in Langeheit West are owner-occupied and 36% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Langeheit West an expensive part of Zaanstad?
Prices sit close to what most of Zaanstad costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Langeheit West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04797222) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.