Living in Peldersveld West
Peldersveld West is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 1,015 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 6,748 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 Peldersveld West
The average home value (WOZ) in Peldersveld West is €398,000, which puts it at #40 of 89 neighborhoods in Zaanstad — 4% pricier than most of the city. You pay for the location here. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Peldersveld West sits in the middle of the pack.
Ownership is split: 49% owner-occupied against 51% rental, including 41% 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, Peldersveld West is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (27% of its 2,655 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 24%. 42% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
Getting around
Getting around: car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Before you bid in Peldersveld West
Before you bid in Peldersveld West: family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
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 Peldersveld West a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Peldersveld West suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €398,000 (4% pricier than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 2,655 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Peldersveld West?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Peldersveld West, Zaanstad is €398,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Peldersveld West mostly owner-occupied or rental?
49% of homes in Peldersveld West are owner-occupied and 51% are rentals, of which 41% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Peldersveld 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 Peldersveld West is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04791311) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.