Living in Westerwatering Noord
Westerwatering Noord is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (79%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 7,028 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. Water makes up 16% 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 Westerwatering Noord
At €421,000 average WOZ value, Westerwatering Noord ranks 32 out of 89 Zaanstad neighborhoods on price — 10% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Zaanstad's cheapest buurt averages €272,000 and its priciest €722,000, so Westerwatering Noord sits in the middle of the pack.
With 66% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Westerwatering Noord is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 3,735 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. Households split into 32% singles and 36% 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 Westerwatering Noord
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Frequently asked questions
Is Westerwatering Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Westerwatering Noord has no single strong profile — it scores mid-range for most buyer types. The average home value is €421,000 (10% pricier than most of Zaanstad) and the neighborhood has 3,735 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Westerwatering Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Westerwatering Noord, Zaanstad is €421,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Westerwatering Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
66% of homes in Westerwatering Noord are owner-occupied and 34% are rentals, of which 27% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Is Westerwatering Noord an expensive part of Zaanstad?
Yes — homes in Westerwatering Noord cost about 10% more than in most of Zaanstad, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Similar neighborhoods in Zaanstad
Closest in price — worth a look if Westerwatering Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU04792322) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.