Hoornseveld, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a room on Hoogaarslaan in the Hoornseveld neighbourhood of Zaandam. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €350 a month, the rent is 80% below the neighbourhood average of €1,713, which is a keen price for a room in this area. For more context, see rooms in Zaanstad.
Hoornseveld is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages: about a third of residents are 65 or older, while a quarter are under 45. It's a fairly dense urban area, with 2,716 addresses per km². Based on one review, a resident says: "A lot of rubbish around the flat. There is a bus nearby. Nothing scary happens." The neighbourhood has a mix of single-person households and families, and about 42% of homes are single-family houses. For more on the area, see the Hoornseveld neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is an AH XL just around the corner, with a SPAR express and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby: Blaise Pascal College and Zuiderzee College are both within a five-minute walk, and primary schools like Openbare basisschool In 't Veld are also close. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
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About Hoogaarslaan, Zaandam
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
Yes, the rent of €350 is 80% below the neighbourhood average of €1,713 for rental properties. However, the average includes larger homes, so a room is expected to be cheaper. Without the floor area, it's hard to compare per square metre, but the price is very low for the area.
Hoornseveld is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages. About a third of residents are 65 or older, and there are both single-person households and families. One resident notes that there is some litter around but nothing scary happens, and a bus stop is nearby.
The nearest supermarket is an AH XL at 208 metres, so just around the corner. Other options include a SPAR express at 799 metres and a Dekamarkt at 851 metres, both within a ten-minute walk.
Several schools are within walking distance. Blaise Pascal College (secondary) is 100 metres away, Zuiderzee College (secondary) is 157 metres, and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld (primary) is 481 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A lot of rubbish around the flat. There is a bus nearby. Nothing scary happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €485,000 | €485,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,899 | – |
| Rent price | €1,713 p/m | €1,525 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I think it's beautiful
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of rubbish around the flat. There is a bus nearby. Nothing scary happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €400,000 | €403,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,213 | – |
| Rent price | €1,522 p/m | €1,381 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Hoogaarslaan, Zaandam
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