District in Zaanstad
Westzaan is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Zaanstad The district has a total area of 1.124 hectares, of which 968 hectares are land and 155 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK047981. The postcode area is 1551AA-1551TK.
Westzaan has 5.130 residents. Of these, 52,4% are men and 47,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 23,7% for '25 to 45 years', 21,4% for '65 years or older', 13,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,0% is unmarried, 39,9% is married, 8,0% is divorced and 4,2% is widowed. 4.190 residents originate from the Netherlands, 365 come from Europe and 570 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.095 households in Westzaan. 29,1% of these are single-person households, 33,7% households without children and 37,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westzaan there are 4.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €47.100, which is €4.900 (12%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.600, which is €4.700 (13%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westzaan are educated to an intermediate level. 44,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 5.130 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.950 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Westzaan, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 950 people receive this benefit.
In Westzaan there are 2.067 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €510.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 21% rental homes and 79% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 79% privately owned, 16% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westzaan are 1950-1970 (29%) and 1925-1950 (12%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Westzaan. The most recently listed home is Veldweg 43 by Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V.. No homes were sold in Westzaan over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westzaan. The most recent home is J.J. Allanstraat 13, offered by DE WOONMEESTER. No homes were let in Westzaan over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westzaan.
In Westzaan there are 1.203 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (32%), C (19%) and B (11%). On average, an address in Westzaan uses 2.930 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 980 m³ per year, is 23% above the national average of 800 m³.
Over the past year a home for sale in Westzaan was listed for an average of €612,340 (€4,844 per m²). That is 16% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 17%.
Wijk Westzaan has 5,130 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 37% of the households have children.
From Westzaan you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 2.0 km, a railway station at 4.2 km, a primary school at 1.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 42 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Westzaan.
