Oosterzij

Oosterzij, Heemskerk – “My neighbourhood thr...”

Neighbourhood in Heemskerk

7.8
Residents give Oosterzij a good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Oosterzij has 1,970 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 912 homes in OosterzijCurrently there are 4 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in OosterzijBased on registered homes

Oosterzij is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Heemskerk, in the district Poelenburg en Oosterzij The neighbourhood has a total area of 20 hectares, of which 20 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03960501. The postcode area is 1962AC-1962RP.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.8. They describe it as 'My neighbourhood through my eyes', 'Nice cosy neighbourhood' and 'Bachelor'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: education, greenery, amenities receive high ratings, while cleanliness and housing are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Oosterzij has 1.970 residents. Of these, 48,2% are men and 51,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,2%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '45 to 65 years', 17,0% for '0 to 15 years', 14,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 14,2% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 56,3% is unmarried, 27,2% is married, 12,7% is divorced and 3,8% is widowed. 1.100 residents originate from the Netherlands, 155 come from Europe and 715 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 915 households in Oosterzij. 43,2% of these are single-person households, 19,7% households without children and 37,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.

In Oosterzij there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €26.500, which is €9.300 (26%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €21.000, which is €8.200 (28%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Oosterzij are educated to an intermediate level. 49,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 14,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.970 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.162 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Oosterzij, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 250 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Oosterzij there are 912 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €283.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 71% rental homes and 29% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 29% privately owned, 67% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oosterzij are 1950-1970 (93%) and 2000-2010 (5%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Oosterzij. The most recently listed home is Bachstraat 90 by Prismaat Makelaars Beverwijk. No homes were sold in Oosterzij over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Oosterzij. No homes were let in Oosterzij over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Oosterzij.

Energy

In Oosterzij there are 927 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (44%), E (16%) and C (13%). On average, an address in Oosterzij uses 1.990 kWh of electricity per year. This is 29% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 760 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 41% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Ingen Houszstraat
  • Pijperstraat
  • Bellinistraat
  • Bartokstraat
  • Sweelinckstraat
  • Rameaustraat
  • Händelstraat
  • Bachplein
  • Gounodstraat
  • Offenbachstraat
  • Wagenaarstraat
  • Schumannstraat
  • Léharstraat
  • Rossinistraat
  • Beethovenstraat
  • Strauszstraat
  • Puccinistraat
  • Vivaldistraat
  • Schubertstraat
  • Bizetstraat
  • Diepenbrockstraat
  • Ravelstraat
  • Chopinstraat
  • Regerstraat
  • Griegstraat
  • Bachstraat

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
5,4 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
3,0 km
Day nursery
0,2 km
Primary school
0,2 km
Secondary school
1,8 km
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9.4
Devney Creton
Family · Terraced house
01-10-2025
My neighbourhood through my eyes

I think I live in a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is very central, making it easy to get to shops and other places. Additionally, the neighbourhood is quiet, which I really appreciate. It creates a safe and relaxed atmosphere. What I do find a pity is that there is no playground for children in the area. If there were a play area, children could play better here and the neighbourhood would become even more pleasant. Overall, I am satisfied with my neighbourhood. It is quiet and centrally located, and with a playground it would be completely complete.

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7.8
Danisha
Family · Overig
30-06-2024
Nice cosy neighbourhood

I grew up here so always playing outside and meeting up. And I always enjoyed myself. Heemskerkse feestweek and koningsnacht were also always fun. So yes, I am quite satisfied. I also always liked primary school, and there are many sports clubs in the area.

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6.1
Iris
19-07-2023
Bachelor

Being renovated Dirty

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
395Single-person households
180Households without children
340Households 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
€21,000 P.A.average per resident32% below the national average
€26,500 P.A.average per income recipient29% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Oosterzij
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Heemskerk

Figures for the municipality Heemskerk due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
42 days ▲ 190,1%
average time listed · vs. last year
153
sales in the past year
118 m²
average living area
€240.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
63 days
average time listed · vs. last year
32
lettings in the past year
105 m²
average living area
€891
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Oosterzij
760
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Oosterzij
1.990
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Oosterzij

What kind of houses make up Oosterzij?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (46%).

What is the average asking price in Oosterzij?

Over the past year a home for sale in Oosterzij was listed for an average of €507,742 (€4,470 per m²).

How much does renting cost in Oosterzij?

A rental home in Oosterzij cost an average of €1,523 per month (€14 per m²).

How does Oosterzij score on liveability?

Residents give Oosterzij a 7.8 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for education (9.3), the weakest for housing (6.3).

How is the population of Oosterzij composed?

Buurt Oosterzij has 1,970 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Oosterzij?

The housing supply in Oosterzij is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 760 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Oosterzij?

From Oosterzij you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 3.0 km, a primary school at 0.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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