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Neighbourhood in Hendrik-Ido-AmbachtOostendam
Oostendam has 3,360 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,594 homes in OostendamCurrently there are 24 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OostendamBased on registered homes

Oostendam is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, in the district Centrum. The neighbourhood has a total area of 59 hectares, of which 58 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU05310102. The postcode area is 3341BE-3341XZ.

Residents

Oostendam has 3.360 residents. Of these, 47,3% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (24,6%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '25 to 45 years', 23,8% for '65 years or older', 16,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,1% is unmarried, 44,2% is married, 7,4% is divorced and 6,1% is widowed. 2.750 residents originate from the Netherlands, 155 come from Europe and 455 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.545 households in Oostendam. 36,6% of these are single-person households, 30,7% households without children and 32,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Oostendam there are 2.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.800, which is €1.400 (3%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.100, which is €1.800 (5%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oostendam are educated to an intermediate level. 45,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.360 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.453 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Oostendam, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 760 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oostendam there are 1.594 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €381.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 33% rental homes and 67% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 67% privately owned, 29% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oostendam are 1950-1970 (62%) and 2000-2010 (12%).

Homes for sale in Oostendam

There are currently 24 homes for sale in Oostendam. The most recently listed home is Onderdijk 62 by Voorberg NVM Makelaars Nesselande. Over the past year, 68 homes were sold in Oostendam. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Oostendam over the past year was €436.774. This is 15% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €381.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.266.

Rental homes in Oostendam

There is 1 homes for rent in Oostendam. The most recent home is Jan van der Heydenstraat 17, offered by Verhuurmakelaar Hsiang op Funda. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Oostendam. On average, a listing was let within 8 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Oostendam over the past year was €1.015 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €12 per month.

Energy

In Oostendam there are 1.127 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), A+++ (13%) and C (12%). On average, an address in Oostendam uses 2.400 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 740 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 8% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Beatrixhof
  • Emmasingel
  • Jan van der Heydenstraat
  • Hoogtstraat
  • Dillenburg
  • Lindestraat
  • Julianasingel
  • Willem de Zwijgerstraat
  • Kerkstraat
  • Burgemeester Broekhuisplein
  • Vondelstraat
  • Vondelhof
  • Waalstraat
  • Graaf Willemlaan
  • Hoge Kade
  • Marijkestraat
  • van Godewijckstraat
  • Beukenstraat
  • Wilhelminasingel
  • Thorbeckestraat
  • P.C. Hooftsingel
  • Prins Bernhardstraat
  • Beatrixsingel
  • Meidoornplein
  • Ambachtsepad
  • Esdoornstraat
  • Leonia A. Spoor-van Ticheltplantsoen
  • Waelneslaan
  • Prins Hendrikstraat
  • Oude Raadhuisplein
  • Frederik Hendrikstraat
  • Oranjestraat
  • Jacob Catsstraat
  • Paulusweg
  • Margrietstraat
  • Christinastraat
  • Huygensstraat
  • Winkelcentrum De Schoof
  • Irenestraat
  • Brederodehof
  • Vijverhof
  • Mauritsstraat
  • Tesselschadestraat
  • Onderdijk

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
3,7 km
Supermarket
0,4 km
Railway station
4,7 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
3,6 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
565Single-person households
475Households without children
505Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€33,100 P.A.average per resident5% below the national average
€40,800 P.A.average per income recipient3% below the national average
86%of the employed are in paid employment
14%of the employed are self-employed
73%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Oostendam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Oostendam

Sale price · Q4 2026
€445.870
average▲ 3,6%
€375.000
median▼ 3,6%
23 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.349
averagestabiel
€4.301
medianstabiel
-16% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days ▼ 45,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
68
sales in the past year
103 m²
average living area
-16%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Oostendam
740
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Oostendam
2.400
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Oostendam

What does the housing stock in Oostendam look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 68% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (47%).

How much does a home cost in Oostendam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Oostendam was listed for an average of €436,774 (€4,266 per m²). That is 16% below the Dutch national average.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Oostendam?

A considerable share of the supply in Oostendam is less efficient: 34% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 740 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Oostendam?

From Oostendam you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.4 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 4.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Oostendam?

Right now you will find 24 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Oostendam.

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