Wormerveer West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Leeuwerikstraat sits in a quiet part of Wormerveer, with a friendly, residential feel. At 67 m² it offers a manageable floor plan, typical of 1960s construction. The energy label D means heating costs are moderate. Priced at €300,000, it is in line with the market for apartments in Zaanstad.
Wormerveer West is a mixed area with a high proportion of single-person households and a noticeable share of older residents. The streets are lined with a mix of terraced houses and flats. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics: it is a relatively quiet, established part of town. For more context, see the Wormerveer West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and both Albert Heijn and PLUS are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Pionier is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Toermalijn is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes to Zaandam or Amsterdam straightforward. The area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Saen Garantiemakelaars Krommenie.
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At 67 m² and with energy label D, the price of €300,000 is in line with the market for apartments in Zaanstad. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, and this property is priced competitively without being notably cheap or expensive.
The energy label is D, which is average for a 1960s apartment. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it is not as efficient as modern builds. The label is based on the property's insulation and installations.
The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
A Lidl is 199 m away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and PLUS are both 368 m away, a couple of streets. For more variety, Aldi is 638 m and Dekamarkt is 1.3 km.
Yes, Openbare Basisschool De Pionier is 259 m away (a five-minute walk), and Basisschool Toermalijn is 534 m away. Several other primary schools are within 1.5 km.
Wormerveer West has 1,450 residents, with many single-person households and a significant number of people aged 65+. It is a moderately urban area with an address density of 2,214 per km². The housing stock is about half single-family homes and half flats.
The apartment was built in 1960, so it is over 60 years old. The energy label D reflects the construction standards of that era.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
How residents experience their district
No contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a child-friendly neighbourhood. With a large park nearby you can easily walk into nature. Centrally located relative to main roads and public transport, shops within walking distance
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is close by, no one bothers you, and public transport is also easily accessible.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here with my dad for a year now, a nice experience. There are no secondary schools in Wormerveer, so I cycle to school in Zaandam every day. Well, what can I say, it's just a decent neighbourhood, but there's nothing really super special about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIRespect each other and leave each other alone
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €594,631 | €515,190 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,739 | – |
| Rent price | €1,620 p/m | €1,620 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Leeuwerikstraat 55, Wormerveer
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