Grote Waal
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Grote Waal, Hoorn

District in Hoorn

Grote Waal has 7,905 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 3,681 homes in Grote WaalCurrently there are 22 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Grote WaalBased on registered homes

Grote Waal is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hoorn The district has a total area of 189 hectares, of which 178 hectares are land and 10 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK040513. The postcode area is 1621LE-1624NS.

Residents

Grote Waal has 7.905 residents. Of these, 48,8% are men and 51,2% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,8%). The other age groups are 24,7% for '45 to 65 years', 20,2% for '65 years or older', 15,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 52,9% is unmarried, 32,0% is married, 10,7% is divorced and 4,4% is widowed. 4.720 residents originate from the Netherlands, 775 come from Europe and 2.405 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.775 households in Grote Waal. 41,5% of these are single-person households, 25,2% households without children and 33,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Grote Waal there are 6.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.300, which is €6.900 (16%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.000, which is €5.900 (17%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Grote Waal are educated to an intermediate level. 48,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.905 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.138 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Grote Waal, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.410 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Grote Waal there are 3.681 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €301.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. In Grote Waal there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 52% rental homes and 48% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 48% privately owned, 42% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Grote Waal are 1970-1980 (44%) and 1980-1990 (30%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Grote Waal. The most recently listed home is Het Gangwerk 56 by Boekweit | Olie Makelaars/taxateurs op Funda. No homes were sold in Grote Waal over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Grote Waal. The most recent home is Houtzaagmolen 143, offered by Haring Vastgoed | Expat & Corporate Housing op Funda. No homes were let in Grote Waal over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Grote Waal.

Energy

In Grote Waal there are 2.118 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (26%) and B (20%). On average, an address in Grote Waal uses 2.290 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 750 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 6% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,7 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
2,8 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
2,0 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
2,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,565Single-person households
950Households without children
1,260Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,000 P.A.average per resident17% below the national average
€35,300 P.A.average per income recipient16% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
65%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Grote Waal
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Grote Waal

Sale price · Q4 2026
€384.900
average▼ 5,6%
€370.000
medianstabiel
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.437
average▼ 1,9%
€3.226
median▼ 3,6%
-25% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
53 days ▲ 5,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
234
sales in the past year
116 m²
average living area
-25%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
98 days ▲ 276,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
13
lettings in the past year
106 m²
average living area
-20%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Grote Waal
750
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Grote Waal
2.290
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Grote Waal

What kind of houses make up Grote Waal?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 94% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (43%).

What is the average asking price in Grote Waal?

Over the past year a home for sale in Grote Waal was listed for an average of €394,291 (€3,515 per m²). That is 25% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 6%.

How much does renting cost in Grote Waal?

A rental home in Grote Waal cost an average of €1,723 per month (€17 per m²). That is 20% below the national average.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Grote Waal?

The housing supply in Grote Waal is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 750 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Grote Waal?

From Grote Waal you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 2.0 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Grote Waal?

Right now you will find 22 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Grote Waal.

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