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Poelenburg en Oosterzij

Municipality of Heemskerk

8.1
Residents give Poelenburg en Oosterzij a very good ratingThis score is based on 6 responses
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Poelenburg en Oosterzij has 5,005 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 2,455 homes in Poelenburg en OosterzijCurrently there are 17 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Poelenburg en OosterzijBased on registered homes

Poelenburg en Oosterzij is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Heemskerk. The district has a total area of 73 hectares, of which 68 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK039605. The postcode area is 1962AA-1968JT.

Residents

Poelenburg en Oosterzij has 5.005 residents. Of these, 47,4% are men and 52,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (24,9%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '25 to 45 years', 23,9% for '65 years or older', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,9% is unmarried, 33,3% is married, 11,8% is divorced and 6,3% is widowed. 3.225 residents originate from the Netherlands, 485 come from Europe and 1.295 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.355 households in Poelenburg en Oosterzij. 41,2% of these are single-person households, 25,3% households without children and 33,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Poelenburg en Oosterzij there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.800, which is €8.400 (20%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €27.700, which is €7.200 (21%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Poelenburg en Oosterzij are educated to an intermediate level. 44,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 19,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 5.005 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.103 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Poelenburg en Oosterzij, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.040 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Poelenburg en Oosterzij there are 2.455 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 67% rental homes and 33% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 33% privately owned, 61% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Poelenburg en Oosterzij are 1950-1970 (60%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale in Poelenburg en Oosterzij

There are currently 17 homes for sale in Poelenburg en Oosterzij. The most recently listed home is Bachstraat 30 by Brantjes Makelaars Heemskerk op Funda. Over the past year, 33 homes were sold in Poelenburg en Oosterzij. On average, a home was sold within 44 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Poelenburg en Oosterzij over the past year was €412.379. This is 22% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €337.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.284.

Rental homes in Poelenburg en Oosterzij

There is 1 homes for rent in Poelenburg en Oosterzij. The most recent home is Huibert Pootstraat 15, offered by Brockhoff Verhuur. No homes were let in Poelenburg en Oosterzij over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Poelenburg en Oosterzij.

Energy

In Poelenburg en Oosterzij there are 1.983 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (45%), C (15%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Poelenburg en Oosterzij uses 2.010 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 740 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 8% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
5,5 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
3,0 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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Experiences of Poelenburg en Oosterzij

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9.4
Devney Creton
Family · Terraced house
Oosterzij01-10-2025
My neighbourhood through my eyes

I think I live in a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is very central, making it easy to get to shops and other places. Additionally, the neighbourhood is quiet, which I really appreciate. It creates a safe and relaxed atmosphere. What I do find a pity is that there is no playground for children in the area. If there were a play area, children could play better here and the neighbourhood would become even more pleasant. Overall, I am satisfied with my neighbourhood. It is quiet and centrally located, and with a playground it would be completely complete.

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6.4
Jolanda
Family · Overig
Poelenburg26-09-2025
Poor maintenance

Houses will be demolished in the future they say 20227 as far as we know nothing neighbourhood okay otherwise poor maintenance

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10
Jos
Living together · Terraced house
Poelenburg03-07-2025
Very good.

Have lived there for years.

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9.0
Damian
Family · Terraced house
Poelenburg21-05-2025
Typical village feeling

Nice and close together but not too much. The neighbourhood is super cosy and social, so that's not the issue. Plenty of facilities like playgrounds and a Cruyff court football field.

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7.8
Danisha
Family · Overig
Oosterzij30-06-2024
Nice cosy neighbourhood

I grew up here so always playing outside and meeting up. And I always enjoyed myself. Heemskerkse feestweek and koningsnacht were also always fun. So yes, I am quite satisfied. I also always liked primary school, and there are many sports clubs in the area.

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6.1
Iris
Oosterzij19-07-2023
Bachelor

Being renovated Dirty

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
970Single-person households
595Households without children
790Households 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
€27,700 P.A.average per resident21% below the national average
€33,800 P.A.average per income recipient20% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
62%
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
Poelenburg en Oosterzij
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Poelenburg en Oosterzij

Sale price · Q4 2026
€450.500
average▲ 12,3%
€489.000
median▲ 10,1%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.473
average▲ 4,7%
€4.683
median▲ 7,5%
-21% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days ▼ 62,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
33
sales in the past year
99 m²
average living area
-21%
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)
Poelenburg en Oosterzij
740
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Poelenburg en Oosterzij
2.010
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Poelenburg en Oosterzij

Which type of home is most common in Poelenburg en Oosterzij?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 86% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (43%).

How expensive are houses in Poelenburg en Oosterzij?

Over the past year a home for sale in Poelenburg en Oosterzij was listed for an average of €412,379 (€4,284 per m²). That is 21% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

Is Poelenburg en Oosterzij a nice place to live?

Residents give Poelenburg en Oosterzij a 8.1 out of 10 based on 6 reviews. Education stands out with a 9.6; housing lags behind with a 7.0.

What is within walking distance in Poelenburg en Oosterzij?

From Poelenburg en Oosterzij you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 3.0 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Poelenburg en Oosterzij?

Right now you will find 17 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Poelenburg en Oosterzij.

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