Rental homes in Wijdewormer, Wormerland

Renting in Wijdewormer: a small private sector with high prices

Anyone looking for a rental home in Wijdewormer must reckon with a tight market. Of the 681 homes in the neighbourhood, only 22% are rental properties, of which 10% are owned by a housing association and 11% by other landlords. The owner-occupied sector clearly dominates here, with an average WOZ value of €548,000, well above the municipal average of €415,000 for Wormerland. In the private sector (excluding social housing), only 4 homes were rented out in the past year, with an average rent of €2,850 per month for an average of 211 m². The range was €2,850, indicating that supply is very limited and not very varied. For current rents and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The limited rental supply is no coincidence. Wijdewormer has traditionally been an owner-occupied neighbourhood, and anyone looking for a rental home here will find that options are scarce. Those wanting more choice can also look at rental homes in Wormerland as a whole, or explore alternatives in the municipality.

Wijdewormer: polder tranquillity with a close-knit village character

Wijdewormer is not a neighbourhood that stands out for busy shopping streets or metropolitan amenities. It is a small, quiet community in the Zaanstreek, surrounded by polder land and waterways landscape. The atmosphere is village-like and subdued: people know each other, the buildings are predominantly low-rise and green, and the surroundings invite cycling and walking along the Middentocht. This attracts a specific audience, and this is reflected in the demographic composition: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, and almost half of households are married. Families with children form the largest household group.

On the neighbourhood page of Wijdewormer, residents share their experiences and give scores per category. What comes back in the reviews is the appreciation for the tranquillity and the green environment. One resident describes it as: "You live here as if the city is far away, but you're there in no time." That feeling of space and distance from the hustle and bustle is widely shared. Residents are more critical about the lack of local amenities: there is no supermarket or GP in the vicinity, and for daily shopping you have to rely on nearby villages such as Wormer or Jisp.

The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas. For example, Neck (partially) has its own character as a ribbon along the water, while the scattered houses north of De Middentocht and the scattered houses south of De Middentocht have an even more rural character. Accessibility by car is reasonable via the N235, but those who rely on public transport daily will find that connections are limited. A car of your own is actually not a luxury but a necessity here.

Renting in Wijdewormer: who is this suitable for, and who is it not?

Wijdewormer is best suited for people who consciously choose peace, space and a village living environment, and who are willing to pay a high rent for it. Families and middle-aged people who are already rooted in the region generally feel most at home here. For starters, students or people who depend on affordable social housing, the supply here is too limited and too expensive. Also, those who want to live without a car or need urban amenities daily would be better off looking for a rental home in Wormer or Jisp. Considering buying in the long term? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Wijdewormer, because that segment is by far the largest here.

Find current rental supply in Wijdewormer

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood data and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also know what to expect from the area. The supply in Wijdewormer is limited, so it pays to also look at the supply in the surrounding municipality via rental homes in Wormerland. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Wormerland.