Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis is a room for rent on Weerpad in 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 €850 per month, the price is in line with the average for rooms in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Zuid is a multicultural neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Based on two reviews, residents give it a 6.63 out of 10. 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 says: "Have lived here for over 40 years, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders." The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with many households with children. It is a fairly urban area with an address density of 1778. For more context, see the Poelenburg Zuid neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon and RK basisschool Paus Joannes. Secondary schools like VMBO Pascal Zuid are also nearby. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. The municipality of Zaanstad provides the local services and infrastructure; read more about the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specs such as the exact address, floor area, year of construction or energy label.
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About Weerpad, Zaandam
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
The average rent for a room in Poelenburg Zuid is €953, so €850 is slightly below average. However, without the floor area it is hard to compare on a per-square-metre basis. The price seems reasonable for the area.
Poelenburg Zuid is a multicultural, green neighbourhood. Residents appreciate the cosy atmosphere and greenery, but some mention issues with loitering youths and mould in homes. The area has a mix of families and singles, and is fairly urban.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Vomar is 495 metres away, just around the corner. SPAR express is 789 metres away, a couple of streets further. Both are within easy walking distance.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, such as Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon (623 m) and RK basisschool Paus Joannes (672 m). Secondary schools like VMBO Pascal Zuid are also close (753 m).
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 | – |
Weerpad, Zaandam
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