Homes for sale in Winkel Trambaan, Hollands Kroon

House prices and market figures Winkel Trambaan, Hollands Kroon

The owner-occupied market in Winkel Trambaan is pronounced. With 82% owner-occupied homes in the housing stock, this is a neighbourhood where owner-occupiers set the tone. Rental properties are scarce: 13% are owned by a housing association and only 5% by other landlords. The average WOZ value is €394,000, which is clearly above the district average of Winkel (€356,000) and the municipal average of Hollands Kroon (€332,000). Winkel Trambaan is thus one of the more expensive neighbourhoods within the municipality.

Over the past twelve months, four homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €453,500. Prices ranged from €400,000 to €535,000. With an average living area of 125 m², this works out to a price per square metre of approximately €3,628. These are substantial amounts for North Holland north of the North Sea Canal, but fitting with the character of the neighbourhood. At the top of this page, view the current listings and the current average asking price for the most recent situation.

Living in Winkel Trambaan, Hollands Kroon

Winkel Trambaan is a quiet, predominantly green neighbourhood on the edge of the village of Winkel, in the open polder landscape of the Kop van Noord-Holland. The name refers to the former tram line that ran here, a historical detail that sums up the character of the neighbourhood well: this is a place with roots, not an anonymous expansion district. The homes largely date from the second half of the twentieth century and are almost all ground-based houses, ranging from spacious semi-detached homes to detached houses with large gardens. You will hardly find any apartments here.

The atmosphere is village-like and peaceful. Children cycle on the street, neighbours know each other, and the pace is much slower than in an urban environment. With 215 children up to the age of fifteen and 165 households with children, this is clearly a neighbourhood where families feel at home. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, indicating that young families and thirty-somethings are actively entering the owner-occupied market here.

In terms of amenities, Winkel is a compact village. There is a primary school in the village, a GP practice and a modest shopping street for daily groceries. For a larger supermarket or more shops, you drive to Anna Paulowna or Schagen. The location on the open countryside makes the neighbourhood attractive for cyclists and walkers: the Noord-Hollands Landschap is literally around the corner. Also check out Buitengebied Winkel if you are looking for even more space and peace outside the built-up area.

Accessibility by car is reasonable: via provincial roads you can reach Schagen in about twenty minutes, where the nearest NS railway station is also located. From Schagen you can take the train towards Alkmaar or Den Helder. Public transport from Winkel itself is limited; a car is practically indispensable. Cyclists have an advantage on the flat polder landscape, but distances to larger towns are considerable.

On the neighbourhood page of Winkel Trambaan you will find resident reviews and neighbourhood scores per category. Residents most appreciate the peace and space. One resident writes: "You really live out here, with a large garden and hardly any traffic. Ideal if you want to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind." Criticism usually focuses on the limited public transport connections and the fact that you have to take the car for many amenities. Compared to Dorpsstraat and surroundings, in Winkel Trambaan you are slightly further from the village centre, but also quieter. The Bomenbuurt and Winkelmadepark offers a slightly greener, park-like atmosphere as an alternative within the same district. More context about the wider area can be found on the page about the district Winkel.

Who is a home in Winkel Trambaan suitable for?

Winkel Trambaan best suits families and movers who consciously choose space, peace and a village living environment, and are willing to pay a substantial price for it. With an average selling price of €453,500, this is not a starter neighbourhood. First-time buyers with a limited budget would be better off looking at homes elsewhere in Hollands Kroon or first orienting themselves towards rental properties in Winkel Trambaan as an intermediate step. Supply varies and is limited: only a handful of homes are sold per year, so be prepared for competition and possible overbidding. Anyone wanting to buy here should act quickly when something becomes available.

What residents say about Winkel Trambaan

Residents of Winkel Trambaan rate their neighbourhood predominantly positively, with the highest scores for peace, safety and the green environment. They are less enthusiastic about the level of amenities and accessibility by public transport. One resident puts it this way: "Living in Winkel Trambaan is choosing quality of life. You have space, silence and a real neighbourhood community, but you have to accept that you take the car for everything." Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood scores on the information page of Winkel Trambaan.

Compare homes for sale in and around Winkel Trambaan

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. View the homes for sale in the district of Winkel for a broader overview, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Winkel ten zuidoosten van de Dorpsstraat. Those who want to look further in the municipality will find inspiration in districts such as Anna Paulowna or Wieringerwaard. The municipality of Hollands Kroon has more information about living and amenities at hollandskroon.nl.