Rental homes in Westerkoog, Zaanstad
Looking for a rental property in Westerkoog? Check the current listings on this page, including prices, floor areas, and resident reviews.
Renting in Westerkoog: a small private sector, with prices to match
Westerkoog is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Of the 2,805 homes, 64% are owner-occupied and only 36% are rental properties. The majority of those rental homes are owned by housing associations (28%), meaning the private sector here is limited. This is reflected in the prices: over the past twelve months, an average of 14 homes per year were rented out in the private sector, with an average rent of €1,715 per month. The range runs from €971 to €3,750 per month, with an average floor area of 109 m². These are annual figures for the private sector, excluding social housing. For current rental prices and availability, please consult the overview at the top of this page.
The average WOZ value in Westerkoog is €421,000, significantly higher than the Zaanstad average of €368,000. This indicates that it is a relatively sought-after and stable residential area, even though the supply of rental homes is limited. Anyone considering renting a home in Westerkoog would do well to respond quickly when something becomes available. Those who want more choice can also look at the broader range of rental properties in Zaanstad.
Westerkoog from the inside: quiet, ageing and not without friction
Westerkoog is a neighbourhood with a clear profile: quiet, somewhat green and strongly oriented towards the elderly. The largest age group consists of those aged 65 and over (over 2,000 of the 6,345 residents), and most households are without children. This translates into a neighbourhood that feels calm during the day, with little traffic and relatively little nuisance from nightlife or school-age youth.
Residents of Westerkoog give the neighbourhood an average score of 4.1 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on five reviews. That score calls for honesty. The ratings are heavily influenced by a handful of reviews with strongly negative and discriminatory content, which pull the overall score down significantly. These reviews are visible on the neighbourhood page for Westerkoog, but do not provide a representative picture of the neighbourhood as a whole. What the sub-scores do clearly indicate: amenities score notably high (8.0), as do education (7.0) and safety (6.4). Green space scores 6.0. These are not bad figures for a Zaanstad residential area.
What residents appreciate less is accessibility (3.5) and the neighbourhood's appearance (beauty: 3.0). Westerkoog does not have its own train station and is less well connected by public transport than neighbourhoods closer to the centre of Zaandam. The community score of 2.2 is remarkably low, which may indicate little social cohesion or few shared activities. The sub-neighbourhood Westerkoog Midden and the adjacent Westerkoog Oost each have their own character within the neighbourhood. Anyone considering looking for a rental home here would do well to also look at those sub-neighbourhoods separately. For municipality-wide information on housing and amenities, the municipality of Zaanstad refers to its own website.
Renting in Westerkoog: who is this for, and who is it not for?
Westerkoog is most suitable for tenants who value peace and space over urban vibrancy. Given the strong ageing population and the high proportion of couples without children, the neighbourhood feels most at home for adults who are not dependent on busy public transport or a bustling social life in the area. For young starters or families with children looking for a rental home with good public transport links and an active neighbourhood community, neighbourhoods such as Zaandam Zuid or the Kogerveldwijk might be a better match. For those who prefer to buy, the range of homes for sale in Westerkoog can be found at the same location. Rental homes in Westerkoog are scarce, so flexibility pays off.
Current rental supply in Westerkoog and surrounding area
Buurtje.nl shows the current supply of rental properties in Westerkoog daily, including filters for price, floor area and energy label. If little is available at the moment, it is worth also looking in the nearby Westzijderveld Noord, or a little further away in neighbourhoods such as Poelenburg and Rosmolenwijk. Renting an apartment in Westerkoog or the surrounding area? The overview at the top of this page gives the most up-to-date status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of a rental home in Westerkoog?
In the free sector, an average of €1,715 per month was paid for a rental home in Westerkoog over the past year, with an average area of 109 m². Rental prices ranged from €971 to €3,750 per month. These figures are for the free sector, excluding social housing and rooms.
How long do I have to wait for a social rental home in Westerkoog?
Westerkoog has a relatively high share of housing association homes (28% of the housing stock), but waiting times for social housing in the Zaandam region are generally long. For current waiting times and registration, you can contact the municipality of Zaanstad or the relevant housing association. Renting in the free sector in Westerkoog is possible more quickly, but supply is limited.
Is Westerkoog a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents give safety in Westerkoog a score of 6.4 out of 10, which is relatively positive compared to other sub-scores in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has a quiet character, partly due to the older population composition. The overall resident score is 4.1 out of 10, but that is strongly influenced by a small number of strongly negative reviews.
How is the accessibility of Westerkoog by public transport?
Accessibility by public transport scores low among residents: 3.5 out of 10. Westerkoog does not have its own train station and is less well connected than neighbourhoods closer to the centre of Zaandam. Those who depend on public transport for work or study should best take this into account when looking for a rental home in Westerkoog.
Are there good schools near Westerkoog?
Education scores the highest of all sub-scores in Westerkoog with an 8.0 out of 10. Residents are generally positive about the school offerings in and around the neighbourhood. For specific information about schools in the area, you can visit the website of the municipality of Zaanstad.
Daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIFor 3 years, every vacant home was filled with Muslim parasites, the neighbourhood has turned into a third-world district, due to the obviously antisocial behaviour of these pigs. Time to leave this pathetic country! What an unimaginably godforsaken country this has become thanks to this imbecile government and the import of Abdullas. BAH
Auto-translated to English by AINowadays every vacant house is being filled by headscarves with 6 children, this is really turning into a dirty third world country. Vermin come here to "live" and have absolutely no respect for the residents. Stinking Moroccans are now calling the shots here too! What a horror to still live here!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt was a nice neighbourhood, until every empty house was filled with Abdouls! Within 1 year this has become a third world country municipality! Asocial Islam pigs who don't give a damn about anything! Stay away from here!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery bad, a lot of nuisance from abdoelas, antisocial behaviour, confronting them about this antisocial behaviour leads to aggression. In short, it has become a terrible neighbourhood to live in!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe 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.
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