Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 95 m² apartment on Westzijde sits in the lively heart of Zaandam, with the Zaan river just a couple of streets away. At €3,025 per month, the rent is 52% above the neighbourhood average of €1,984, partly because the home is 32% smaller than the typical 140 m² in Oud West. For context, that price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 5,150 residents and a very high address density (3,640 per km²). Many households are single-person (1,425), and the area has a mix of ages, a quarter of residents are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures: mostly smaller households, a youngish population, and a lively street scene. The neighbourhood Oud West is known for its central location and easy access to shops and transport.
For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, Dirk is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: ICBS het Zaanplein (primary) is 395 m away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 647 m. The municipality Zaanstad offers a wide range of amenities, with a train station 1.2 km away and a park 0.7 km from the home.
At the time of writing the home is listed via A2 bedrijfsmakelaars and Gunther bedrijfsmakelaars, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westzijde 11, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
36 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Westzijde 11, Zaandam
The rent is 52% above the neighbourhood average of €1,984, and the floor area is 32% smaller than the typical 140 m² in Oud West. That makes it a relatively expensive option per square metre compared to other rentals in the area. Whether it is fair depends on your priorities, the location on Westzijde is central, and the home is spacious at 95 m².
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1987). You can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as a modern A-label home, but not as high as an old G-label property. The exact monthly costs depend on your usage and energy contract.
Zaandam train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam Central in around 15 minutes. The station also connects to other cities in the region.
Vomar is just 184 m away, Dirk at 324 m, and Albert Heijn at 483 m, all within a five-minute walk. There is also an Ekoplaza organic supermarket at 483 m and a Dekamarkt at 545 m, so you have plenty of choice for daily shopping.
Oud West recorded 243 total crimes in the latest CBS data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents and a lively street scene. As with any city centre, it is always wise to check the area yourself.
The floor area is 95 m², which typically allows for two or three bedrooms, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
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