Neighbourhood in Zaanstad
Westerkoog Oost is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Zaanstad, in the district Westerkoog The neighbourhood has a total area of 90 hectares, of which 85 hectares are land and 5 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04793213. The postcode area is 1541LK-1541WR.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.4. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Westerkoog my neighbourhood'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Westerkoog Oost has 3.685 residents. Of these, 47,4% are men and 52,8% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (33,9%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '45 to 65 years', 18,5% for '25 to 45 years', 13,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,0% is unmarried, 45,6% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 7,5% is widowed. 2.820 residents originate from the Netherlands, 305 come from Europe and 565 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.670 households in Westerkoog Oost. 31,1% of these are single-person households, 35,3% households without children and 33,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westerkoog Oost there are 3.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.700, which is €500 (1%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.300, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westerkoog Oost are educated to an intermediate level. 43,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.685 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.506 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Westerkoog Oost, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.140 people receive this benefit.
In Westerkoog Oost there are 1.671 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €426.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 34% owned by housing associations and 2% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westerkoog Oost are 1970-1980 (85%) and 1980-1990 (12%).
There are currently 15 homes for sale in Westerkoog Oost. The most recently listed home is Mosterdland 3 by Brantjes Makelaars Assendelft op Funda. Over the past year, 80 homes were sold in Westerkoog Oost. On average, a home was sold within 40 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Westerkoog Oost over the past year was €481.619. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €426.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.980.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westerkoog Oost. No homes were let in Westerkoog Oost over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westerkoog Oost.
In Westerkoog Oost there are 1.174 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (42%), B (19%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Westerkoog Oost uses 2.550 kWh of electricity per year. This is in line with the national average. Natural gas consumption, at 870 m³ per year, is 9% above the national average of 800 m³.
The Westerkoog neighbourhood is a green and accessible area. Trees are everywhere and there are plenty of parks. Especially the nearby polder Westzijderveld is a beautiful and unique area. Certainly for birdwatchers! Many different birds forage there. You can see, among others, the buzzard and the marsh harrier. With a bit of luck you can see the kingfisher. Via the Westerwindpad and the Schelpenpad you can walk or cycle to station Koog aan de Zaan. This station has a eatery. You can also pick up food there. By car you can easily get there. Parking is available, but limited. Free though. The shopping centre looks cosy and has various shops. You can park your car there for free. The neighbourhood is sufficiently clean and tidy. There are rubbish bins here and there. I find the safety there somewhat less. In the evenings it can be noisy due to groups of youngsters and scooter riders. The community is diverse: working-class, yuppies, families, elderly and young people. The housing is reasonable: flats, rental and owner-occupied homes. There are two primary schools. And you know what's so unique there: a boxing school for the youth! Right in the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 100% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (54%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westerkoog Oost was listed for an average of €483,526 (€4,206 per m²).
Buurt Westerkoog Oost has 3,685 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (34%).
The housing supply in Westerkoog Oost is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 870 m³ per year.
From Westerkoog Oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 17 homes for sale in Westerkoog Oost.
