Waterrijk

Waterrijk, Zaanstad – “A cosy neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Zaanstad

7.9
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Waterrijk has 3,270 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,249 homes in WaterrijkCurrently there are 7 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WaterrijkBased on registered homes

Waterrijk is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Zaanstad, in the district Assendelft-Noord The neighbourhood is coded as BU04797213. The postcode area is 1566EE-1566TZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.9. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'A cosy neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Waterrijk has 3.270 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (34,6%). The other age groups are 20,8% for '25 to 45 years', 17,1% for '15 to 25 years', 15,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,9% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 49,4% is unmarried, 40,4% is married, 7,5% is divorced and 2,6% is widowed. 2.265 residents originate from the Netherlands, 210 come from Europe and 800 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.210 households in Waterrijk. 21,9% of these are single-person households, 24,0% households without children and 54,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,7 persons.

In Waterrijk there are 2.607 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.400, which is €5.600 (16%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.400, which is €4.200 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Waterrijk are educated to an intermediate level. 46,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.270 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.387 people. This is 8% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Waterrijk, 15% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Waterrijk there are 1.249 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €467.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 18% rental homes and 82% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 82% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 3% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Waterrijk are 2000-2010 (60%) and 1990-2000 (33%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Waterrijk. The most recently listed home is Tamis Weer 45 by Brantjes Makelaars. Over the past year, 8 homes were sold in Waterrijk. On average, a home was sold within 92 days.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Waterrijk. The most recent home is Rode Ring 49B, offered by A2 bedrijfsmakelaars (backoffice). Over the past year, 6 homes were let in Waterrijk. On average, a listing was let within 81 days.

No recent rental data available for Waterrijk.

Energy

In Waterrijk there are 1.281 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (70%), B (18%) and A+ (6%). On average, an address in Waterrijk uses 3.220 kWh of electricity per year. This is 15% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 470 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 63% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Street names

  • Schepen
  • Stijlpad
  • Zomerzon
  • Baljuw
  • Zocalo
  • Cleij Weer
  • Kerkmeester
  • Mediterraan
  • Halsgevel
  • Rekenmeester
  • Omweg
  • Pronkgevel
  • Noorderveenweg
  • Waagmeester
  • Rooimeester
  • Albers Weer
  • Schout
  • Snijders Weer
  • Ochtendgloed
  • Impostmeester
  • Vroedschap
  • Landmeter
  • Waterbord
  • Luwte
  • Klokgevel
  • Smuiger
  • Korenmeter
  • Tamis Weer
  • Beekdal
  • Schotvanger
  • Crullen Weer
  • Dingstal
  • Themapad
  • Nellen Weer
  • Makelaar
  • Vrije Heerlijkheid
  • Heuvelland
  • Huurlands Weer
  • Rode Ring
  • Steffens Weer
  • Duijves Weer
  • Achterompad-oost
  • Oukes Weer
  • Blauwe Ring
  • Poldermeester
  • Windveer
  • Wilkes Weer
  • Waterrijklaan
  • Vierschaar
  • IJkmeester
  • Mergelland
  • Noorderveenpad-oost

Amenities

GP
1,2 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,2 km
Supermarket
1,1 km
Railway station
1,6 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Overig · Terraced house
24-02-2026
A cosy neighbourhood

The 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.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
265Single-person households
290Households without children
655Households 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
€33,400 P.A.average per resident9% above the national average
€41,400 P.A.average per income recipient11% above 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
Waterrijk
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Assendelft-Noord

Figures for the district Assendelft-Noord 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
54 days ▲ 579,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
116
sales in the past year
129 m²
average living area
€189.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
46 days
average time listed · vs. last year
13
lettings in the past year
72 m²
average living area
€450
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)
Waterrijk
470
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Waterrijk
3.220
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Waterrijk

What does the housing stock in Waterrijk look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 83% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (62%).

How much does a home cost in Waterrijk?

Over the past year a home for sale in Waterrijk was listed for an average of €559,112 (€4,376 per m²).

What is the average rent in Waterrijk?

A rental home in Waterrijk cost an average of €1,300 per month (€18 per m²).

How is the population of Waterrijk composed?

Buurt Waterrijk has 3,270 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (35%). Many families: 54% of the households have children.

What are the energy labels in Waterrijk?

The housing supply in Waterrijk is remarkably efficient: 81% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 470 m³ per year.

How far are amenities from Waterrijk?

From Waterrijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.2 km, a railway station at 1.6 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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