District in Zaanstad
Westerkoog is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Zaanstad The district has a total area of 220 hectares, of which 188 hectares are land and 33 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK047932. The postcode area is 1541LK-1541XZ.
Westerkoog has 6.320 residents. Of these, 48,2% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (31,7%). The other age groups are 25,2% for '45 to 65 years', 19,0% for '25 to 45 years', 13,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,8% is unmarried, 44,9% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 4.860 residents originate from the Netherlands, 500 come from Europe and 960 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.805 households in Westerkoog. 30,7% of these are single-person households, 34,6% households without children and 34,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westerkoog there are 5.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.700, which is €500 (1%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.300, which is €1.400 (4%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westerkoog are educated to an intermediate level. 43,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 23,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 6.320 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.361 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Westerkoog, 35% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.840 people receive this benefit.
In Westerkoog there are 2.805 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €424.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westerkoog are 1970-1980 (79%) and 1980-1990 (19%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Westerkoog. The most recently listed home is Mosterdland 3 by Brantjes Makelaars Assendelft op Funda. No homes were sold in Westerkoog over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westerkoog. The most recent home is Kluiverkamp 5, offered by vb&t Verhuurmakelaars. No homes were let in Westerkoog over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westerkoog.
In Westerkoog there are 1.855 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (40%), B (23%) and A (18%). On average, an address in Westerkoog uses 2.510 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 880 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 800 m³.
The Westerkoog neighbourhood is a green and accessible area. Trees are everywhere and there are plenty of parks. Especially the nearby polder Westzijderveld is a beautiful and unique area. Certainly for birdwatchers! Many different birds forage there. You can see, among others, the buzzard and the marsh harrier. With a bit of luck you can see the kingfisher. Via the Westerwindpad and the Schelpenpad you can walk or cycle to station Koog aan de Zaan. This station has a eatery. You can also pick up food there. By car you can easily get there. Parking is available, but limited. Free though. The shopping centre looks cosy and has various shops. You can park your car there for free. The neighbourhood is sufficiently clean and tidy. There are rubbish bins here and there. I find the safety there somewhat less. In the evenings it can be noisy due to groups of youngsters and scooter riders. The community is diverse: working-class, yuppies, families, elderly and young people. The housing is reasonable: flats, rental and owner-occupied homes. There are two primary schools. And you know what's so unique there: a boxing school for the youth! Right in the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 100% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (54%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westerkoog was listed for an average of €477,273 (€4,178 per m²). That is 10% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 14%.
A rental home in Westerkoog cost an average of €1,664 per month (€15 per m²). That is 23% below the national average.
Wijk Westerkoog has 6,320 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (32%). Many families: 35% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Westerkoog is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 880 m³ per year.
From Westerkoog you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 28 homes for sale in Westerkoog.
