Westerwatering Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Westzijderveld in Zaandam is a rental home in a quiet, green part of town. This listing does not state a property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The asking price is €3,750 per month. For context, you can compare with other rental homes in Zaanstad.
Westerwatering Noord is a peaceful neighbourhood with a village-like feel. One resident describes it as 'enchantingly quiet, but sometimes too deserted', noting that the area is beautiful and green but lacks amenities like cafés or ice cream parlours. The neighbourhood is connected to the city by only two roads, which can lead to traffic jams when the bridge 'De Binding' is closed. Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores a 7.13 out of 10. For more details, see the Westerwatering Noord neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have Vomar and Dekamarkt just around the corner, and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools De Golfbreker and De Watermolen are a couple of streets away, and secondary education is within walking distance. The nearest park is on your doorstep. For a broader view of the area, check the municipality of Zaanstad.
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About Westzijderveld 101ROOD, Zaandam
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Westerwatering Noord is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a single review scoring it 7.13. One resident calls it 'enchantingly quiet, but sometimes too deserted', noting the lack of amenities and limited road access. It's a peaceful area, but you'll need to travel for a café or ice cream.
Vomar and Dekamarkt are both about 428 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 795 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are several other supermarkets within a kilometre.
Primary schools De Golfbreker and De Watermolen are about 621 metres away. Secondary education is 0.9 km away. Several other primary schools are within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away. No bus lines are listed in the data.
The neighbourhood has an address density of 1,982 per km², which is considered strongly urban (level 2 out of 5). It's a built-up area but not the busiest.
The listing does not state whether the home is furnished or unfurnished. This detail is not provided by the agent.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
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How residents experience their district
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood where you can find everything. From primary school, supermarket and public transport. And much more. Very child-friendly. Parking is a bit of a hassle, but that's really a small downside.
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| Sale price | €486,569 | €429,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,220 | – |
| Rent price | €1,730 p/m | €1,618 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
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| Sale price | €439,734 | €405,614 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,820 | – |
| Rent price | €1,647 p/m | €1,576 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Westzijderveld 101ROOD, Zaandam
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