Homes for sale in Huygenhoek Midden, Dijk en Waard

House prices and market figures Huygenhoek Midden, Dijk en Waard

Huygenhoek Midden is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: no less than 94% of the 471 homes are owned, only 6% are rented. That says something about the character of the neighbourhood: people who live here choose it deliberately and like to stay. The average WOZ value is €509,000, significantly higher than the average for the district Huygenhoek (€427,000) and well above the municipal average of Dijk en Waard (€366,000). That price difference is no coincidence: the homes here are larger and the neighbourhood attracts a stable, affluent audience.

Looking at transactions over the past twelve months, 14 homes have been sold with an average purchase price of €711,286. The range runs from €435,000 to €1,095,000, indicating that both spacious semi-detached houses and detached villas change hands. With an average living area of 176 m², that works out at a price of around €4,041 per square metre. That is steep, but fits the profile of the neighbourhood. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Huygenhoek Midden, Dijk en Waard

Huygenhoek Midden is a quiet, well-maintained residential neighbourhood in the heart of the former municipality of Heerhugowaard, now part of the municipality of Dijk en Waard. The neighbourhood has a recognisable 1980s and 1990s character: wide streets, spacious plots, plenty of greenery between the homes and a mix of semi-detached houses, detached houses and some larger terraced houses. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural extravagance, but rather for its well-groomed appearance and the tranquillity that prevails.

The central square in the neighbourhood serves as a meeting point and gives Huygenhoek Midden a village feel, even though it lies in the middle of a larger town. Residents appreciate that: "Cosy and nice," writes one of them, who mentions the friendly neighbours, good mutual contact, safe location and beautiful square as concrete plus points. That picture fits the demographic composition: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, 40% are married and households with children form the largest household group. This is a neighbourhood of people who know what they want and have been living there for a while.

In terms of amenities, Huygenhoek Midden is well situated. Middenwaard shopping centre, the largest shopping centre in Heerhugowaard, is within cycling distance and offers a full range of supermarkets, shops, catering and services. For daily groceries you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Primary schools are nearby, which is also reflected in the resident scores: education scores a 9.0. Sports clubs and recreational areas in and around Heerhugowaard are easily accessible, and the greenery in the neighbourhood itself contributes to liveability, although greenery scores slightly lower at 8.0 than safety (10.0) and accessibility (9.0).

In terms of accessibility, the location is practical. Heerhugowaard has its own train station with direct connections to Alkmaar and via Alkmaar to Amsterdam and Den Helder. By car, the A9 via Alkmaar is easily accessible, and the N242 connects the municipality quickly to the region. Within the neighbourhood and to surrounding amenities, the bicycle is the most used means of transport, which fits the North Holland character of the area.

Anyone who wants to know more about daily life in this neighbourhood can find all resident reviews and neighbourhood data on the page for Huygenhoek Midden. If you also want to explore other parts of the district, Huygenhoek Noord and Huygenhoek Zuid are interesting comparisons. Huygenhoek Midden generally has higher WOZ values than the district average, indicating that it is considered the most sought-after sub-neighbourhood. A broader view of the supply in the entire district is offered by the page with homes for sale in Huygenhoek.

Does a home for sale in Huygenhoek Midden suit you as a buyer?

Huygenhoek Midden is primarily a neighbourhood for families and movers who are looking for space and are willing to pay for it. With an average transaction price of over €711,000 and an entry price of €435,000, this is not territory for starters with a limited budget. The labour participation rate of 77% and the average household income of €43,200 are clearly above the municipal average, which characterises the audience here. Supply is limited: on average only fourteen homes change hands per year, so anyone who wants to buy must be quick and well prepared. Overbidding is realistic in this segment. Those who want to be more flexible or first get to know the neighbourhood can also look at rental homes in Huygenhoek Midden, although that supply is scarce at 6% of the stock. For a broader perspective on the municipality, Broek op Langedijk and Oudkarspel are also worth a look, with generally lower entry prices.

What residents say about Huygenhoek Midden

Huygenhoek Midden receives an overall score of 8.8 out of 10, based on resident reviews. The highest sub-score goes to safety with a perfect 10.0, followed by accessibility, community, housing and education, each scoring a 9.0. Greenery, beauty and amenities come out at 8.0. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "cosy and nice" and specifically mentions the friendly neighbours, good contact on the street, the safe location and the beautiful square as reasons for the high rating. All reviews and the full neighbourhood data can be viewed on the information page for Huygenhoek Midden.

Compare homes for sale in and around Huygenhoek Midden

On Buurtje.nl you will find for Huygenhoek Midden not only the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also the neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data that you won't find anywhere else in one place. This way you can first determine whether the neighbourhood suits you, and only then view the supply. Also compare the other neighbourhoods in the district via Huygenhoek Noord and Huygenhoek Zuid, view the total supply of homes for sale in Dijk en Waard, or explore adjacent residential cores such as Noord-Scharwoude and Zuid-Scharwoude. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of municipality Dijk en Waard.