Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis rental room on Oost-Dorsch in Zaandam is listed without 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 €1,300, the rent is above the neighbourhood average of €953 for rentals, so it is on the high side. For context, see rooms in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Zuid is a green, multicultural area. Based on two reviews, one resident says: "A cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety." Another, who has lived there for over 40 years, says: "Wonderfully multicultural, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders." The neighbourhood has around 4,010 residents, with a mix of families and singles. About 36% of homes are single-family houses, and 33% are owner-occupied. Find out more about the Poelenburg Zuid neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Vomar is a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools within walking distance include Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon and Openbare Basisschool De Kweekvijver. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about a ten-minute walk. A GP is a couple of streets away, and a park is on your doorstep. The municipality of Zaanstad manages local services and amenities; see the municipality of Zaanstad for more.
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specs such as floor area, year of construction or energy label.
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About Oost-Dorsch, Zaandam
The neighbourhood average for rentals is €953, but this room is listed at €1,300. The average is based on only two datapoints, so it may not reflect the full range.
One resident mentions loitering youths affecting safety, while another feels safe after 40 years. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 150, but no breakdown is given. It's a mixed picture.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, which is about a 40-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Yes, SPAR express is 463 metres away (a five-minute walk) and Vomar is 920 metres away (about a ten-minute walk). Several other supermarkets are within 1.5 km.
Primary schools within walking distance include Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon (736 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kweekvijver (909 m), and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde (947 m). For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is 1.1 km away.
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A 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 AIHave lived here for over 40 years, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €355,000 | €357,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,863 | – |
| Rent price | €953 p/m | €953 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
A 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 AIHave lived here for over 40 years, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €365,769 | €340,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,133 | – |
| Rent price | €1,602 p/m | €1,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 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 | – |
Oost-Dorsch, Zaandam
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