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Westerwatering Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Westerwatering Noord neighbourhood in Nieuw West, Zaanstad from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the EP-Online energy-label register. Each figure shows the date or year it describes and, where available, the same figure for Nieuw West, Zaanstad and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

3,700

1 Jan 2026−75 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,635

1 Jan 2026−25 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,590

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€421,000

2025Nieuw West: €427,000Zaanstad: €389,000Netherlands: €398,000

Average income per resident

€36,200

2024Nieuw West: €37,800Zaanstad: €33,100Netherlands: €34,900

Population density

6,861 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuw West: 2,972 per km²Zaanstad: 2,242 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Westerwatering Noord

The homes most recently listed in the Westerwatering Noord neighbourhood in Nieuw West, Zaanstad, newest first.

For rent

All homes for rent

For sale

All homes for sale

Housing

Homes and their value, who owns them and what types of homes there are.

Newly built homes

0

2025

Built in the last 10 years

0%

1 Jan 2025Nieuw West: 16%Zaanstad: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

2%

1 Jan 2025Nieuw West: 3%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Owner-occupied66%60%54%57%
Rented from a housing association27%22%36%28%
Rented from another landlord6%18%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes21%36%38%37%
Terraced houses56%42%35%29%
Corner houses21%16%15%13%
Semi-detached houses1%5%6%9%
Detached houses2%2%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,5906,07672,3298,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0160469,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€421,000€427,000€389,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes79%64%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses56%42%35%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses21%16%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses1%5%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses2%2%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes21%36%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes2%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied66%60%54%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association27%22%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord6%18%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago100%84%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years0%16%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes34%40%46%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

5

2025Nieuw West: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

15

2025Nieuw West: 5Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw West
  • 0–14 years14.5% (535)
    Nieuw West: 15% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.9% (365)
    Nieuw West: 10.1% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years23.2% (860)
    Nieuw West: 32.5% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.8% (1,065)
    Nieuw West: 25.3% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years18.8% (695)
    Nieuw West: 14.5% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over4.9% (180)
    Nieuw West: 2.6% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Men49.9%1,84550.3%7,10050%82,51849.8%9,025,827
Women50.1%1,85049.7%7,02050%82,68350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Never married42.7%1,58050.3%7,10551.7%85,34650.2%9,101,569
Married44.2%1,63539.3%5,55035.4%58,41937.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.4%3107.4%1,0458.6%14,1667.7%1,404,105
Widowed4.7%1753%4254.4%7,2704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Dutch origin66.5%2,46057.2%8,08059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)9.9%36511.6%1,63510.6%17,4789.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe23.6%87531.2%4,40530%49,59219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin66.6%2,46057.2%8,08559.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin4.2%1553.8%5403.6%5,8983.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe11.2%41515.3%2,15514.5%24,0168.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe5.5%2057.8%1,0957%11,5806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe12.4%46015.9%2,25015.5%25,57611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3,70014,125165,20118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,8457,10082,5189,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,8507,02082,6839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years5352,12026,2872,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years3651,43018,8982,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years8604,58545,3784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1,0653,57043,6214,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years6952,05022,9682,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1803658,049956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,5807,10585,3469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,6355,55058,4196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced3101,04514,1661,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1754257,270866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,4608,08098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)3651,63517,4781,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe8754,40549,5923,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,4608,08598,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1555405,898614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe4152,15524,0161,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe2051,09511,5801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe4602,25025,5761,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births301751,621166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents5101092025
Deaths45751,518173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents1559102025
Population density6,861 per km²2,972 per km²2,242 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over8402,27030,5763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over3,16012,000138,98015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,45010,030111,57012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age7201,97027,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents3,7753,7353,700
Men1,9051,8701,845
Women1,8701,8601,850
0–14 years550545535
15–24 years390355365
25–44 years850860860
45–64 years1,1851,1301,065
Never married1,6401,6051,580
Married1,6401,6151,635
Divorced325325310
Widowed170180175
Dutch origin2,5902,5302,460
European origin (outside the Netherlands)350355365
Origin outside Europe835845875
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,5902,5352,460
Born in the Netherlands, European origin140155155
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe410405415
Born elsewhere in Europe210205205
Born outside Europe425440460
Population density7,104 per km²7,028 per km²6,861 per km²
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 and over3,1703,1603,1603,160
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2,4602,4502,4402,450
Residents of state pension age710710720720

Households

How many households there are and how they are made up.

Average household size

2.3

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Single-person households31.3%51535.4%2,31537.9%28,32540.3%3,412,202
Households without children32.2%53030.5%1,99525.8%19,24528.3%2,398,121
Households with children36.5%60034%2,22536.3%27,10731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,6356,54074,6778,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households5152,31528,3253,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children5301,99519,2452,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children6002,22527,1072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.32.22.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,6601,6601,635
Single-person households520520515
Households without children535530530
Households with children615600600
Average household size2.32.22.3

Income and wealth

Average incomes, how incomes compare with national income groups, and household wealth.

Average income per income recipient

€43,500

2024Nieuw West: €45,900Zaanstad: €40,600Netherlands: €42,200

Median household wealth

€252,500

2024Nieuw West: €225,100Zaanstad: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.5%

2024Nieuw West: 3%Zaanstad: 3.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.8%

2024Nieuw West: 4.1%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.8%32.5%39.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)42.5%42.9%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)22.7%24.6%18.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.4%31%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.7%43.2%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.9%25.8%19.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients3,10010,900128,80014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€43,500€45,900€40,600€42,2002024
Average income per resident€36,200€37,800€33,100€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)34.8%32.5%39.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)22.7%24.6%18.8%20%2024
People living in poverty2.5%3%3.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.8%4.1%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)30.4%31%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.9%25.8%19.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€252,500€225,100€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

2,040

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

71%

2024Nieuw West: 75%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)65%60%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%25%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)12%15%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2,0407,96085,6509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)71%75%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)88%85%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)65%60%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)23%25%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)12%15%17%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Westerwatering NoordNieuw West
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%
    Nieuw West: 16% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%
    Nieuw West: 5% · Zaanstad: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Nieuw West: 1% · Zaanstad: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Nieuw West: 1% · Zaanstad: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance401703,760409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1806308,980798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)401701,600173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)7201,96027,2503,359,14031 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%31 Dec 2025
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%5%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over23%16%20%22%31 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 31 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Dec 202431 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
People on social assistance4040404040
People on disability benefit180180180180180
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2030304040
People receiving state pension (AOW)700700710720720
Figures over time, 31 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Figure31 Mar 202530 Jun 202530 Sept 202531 Dec 2025
Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%1%1%1%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over6%6%6%6%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over22%23%23%23%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)24.6%70021.9%2,37028.1%34,23026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)48.1%1,37044%4,77044.1%53,63040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)27.4%78034.1%3,70027.8%33,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils290
  • Secondary school pupils170
  • Vocational (MBO) students80
  • Higher professional (HBO) students70
  • University (WO) students30
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2901,13014,3101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1705808,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students803004,500466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students702803,370440,2202025
University (WO) students301501,490335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)7002,37034,2303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1,3704,77053,6305,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)7803,70033,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)5902,15033,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)8302,60035,3003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1,2504,54052,4205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,5005,08055,0605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)7003,39032,6804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)8803,99034,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

Average energy use of homes and how homes are heated and powered.

Average electricity use per home

2,360 kWh

2025Nieuw West: 2,340 kWhZaanstad: 2,390 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

740 m³

2024Nieuw West: 690 m³Zaanstad: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

860 kWh

2025Nieuw West: 610 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Westerwatering NoordNieuw West
  • Homes using natural gas94%
    Nieuw West: 86% · Zaanstad: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas0%
    Nieuw West: 10% · Zaanstad: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power39%
    Nieuw West: 31% · Zaanstad: 28% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically6%
    Nieuw West: 14% · Zaanstad: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,360 kWh2,340 kWh2,390 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home860 kWh610 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home740 m³690 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas0%10%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas94%86%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power39%31%28%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically6%14%9%10%2025

Energy labels

Registered energy labels of homes, from the EP-Online register. The label shares count only homes with a registered label.

Homes with a registered energy label (share)

60.5%

8 Nov 2026Nieuw West: 59.3%Zaanstad: 65.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

27.6%

8 Nov 2026Nieuw West: 55.2%Zaanstad: 44.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

0%

8 Nov 2026Nieuw West: 1%Zaanstad: 10%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

961

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw West
  • Label A+++++0%
    Nieuw West: 0% · Zaanstad: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0%
    Nieuw West: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++0.1%
    Nieuw West: 4.5% · Zaanstad: 7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.3%
    Nieuw West: 7.9% · Zaanstad: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1%
    Nieuw West: 9.2% · Zaanstad: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A26.1%
    Nieuw West: 33.6% · Zaanstad: 28.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B29.9%
    Nieuw West: 20.2% · Zaanstad: 14.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C36.2%
    Nieuw West: 21.4% · Zaanstad: 22.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D6.3%
    Nieuw West: 2.2% · Zaanstad: 8.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Nieuw West: 0.2% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F0%
    Nieuw West: 0.2% · Zaanstad: 2.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G0%
    Nieuw West: 0.6% · Zaanstad: 2.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label9614,11750,5865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)60.5%59.3%65.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0%0%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++0.1%4.5%7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.3%7.9%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1%9.2%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A26.1%33.6%28.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B29.9%20.2%14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C36.2%21.4%22.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D6.3%2.2%8.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0.2%4.9%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F0%0.2%2.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G0%0.6%2.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better27.6%55.2%44.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G0%1%10%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

Youth care and support under the Social Support Act (Wmo).

Young people receiving youth care (share)

14%

2024Nieuw West: 11.6%Zaanstad: 13.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

120

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

65

2024Nieuw West: 43Zaanstad: 59Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

245

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1203655,490486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)14%11.6%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients2455709,5001,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents654359722024

Nearby amenities

How far residents live from everyday amenities such as shops, GPs, schools and train stations.

Average road distance from residents' homes to the nearest facility, and the average number of facilities within a given road distance.

Westerwatering NoordNieuw West

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 4 within 3 km · 12.5 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 3.8 within 1 km · 11.2 within 3 km · 48.5 within 5 km

  • Department store4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 0.7 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 36.4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 3.1 within 3 km · 10.9 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 5.6 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 5.6 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 13.1 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 5.6 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 9.1 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 7.4 within 3 km · 25.7 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 8.3 within 3 km · 18.9 within 5 km

  • Primary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 5.4 within 3 km · 10.8 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1 within 3 km · 3 within 5 km · 14.7 within 10 km

  • VMBO school1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 13.6 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 4.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 2 within 5 km · 6.2 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3 km · Zaanstad: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access2.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 5.2 within 3 km · 43.4 within 5 km

  • Café2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.6 within 3 km · 13.7 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.7 within 1 km · 5.5 within 3 km · 39.5 within 5 km

  • Hotel2.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 9.2 within 5 km · 20.9 within 10 km · 494.5 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library5.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 4.5 km · Zaanstad: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink18.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 17.5 km · Zaanstad: 17.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.2 km · Zaanstad: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 6.8 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 66.9 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue4.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.7 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 6.1 within 10 km · 72.4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue5.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 4.1 km · Zaanstad: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema4.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 20.8 within 20 km

  • Sauna8.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 9.8 km · Zaanstad: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 6.7 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 12.5 within 20 km · 58.5 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.9 km · Zaanstad: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.9 km1.1 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.7 km0.8 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.8 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance0.8 km1.3 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.44.68.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.111.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km3.137.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km10.913.415.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance6.1 km5.6 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance0.7 km1.3 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance6.1 km5.6 km3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km00.10.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km21.82.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km13.11312.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance6.1 km5.6 km5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km00.10.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km9.19.78.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km1.40.91.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km459.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km12.514.119.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km3.82.45.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km11.215.734.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km48.558.962.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.7 km3.6 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km0.70.922.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km65.76.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km36.440.13519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.7 km1.7 km1.4 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km00.21.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.62.310.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km13.721.418.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.7 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.71.24.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km5.513.929.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km39.557.253.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.7 km1.1 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.40.85.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km5.28.532.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km43.454.959.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance2.3 km1.3 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km9.210.77.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km20.929.427.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km494.5505.141499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km0.81.432.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km7.48.119.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km25.729.937.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.8 km0.7 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.90.922.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km8.37.214.314.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km18.923.829.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km1.70.61.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km10.814.818.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1 km1.2 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km113.13.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km33.25.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km14.714.816.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance1 km1.2 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km112.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km22.94.971 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km13.613.115.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance3.7 km4.3 km2.5 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km001.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km21.32.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km6.26.88.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance2.2 km3.2 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.8 km3 km2.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance4.5 km3.4 km5.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance5.5 km4.5 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance2.5 km3.6 km2.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance18.6 km17.5 km17.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance3.4 km3.2 km3.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km6.83.53.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km77.67.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km66.968.759.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance4.8 km3.7 km4.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1.22.51.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km6.110.68.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km72.477.364.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance5.1 km4.1 km5.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance4.5 km3.4 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1.21.81.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km22.12.42.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km20.82118.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance8.6 km9.8 km7.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance2.1 km1.2 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6.1 km6.7 km5.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km11.12.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km12.513.912.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km58.559.956.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2.9 km1.9 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

365

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering NoordNieuw West
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Nieuw West: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy24.7% (90)
    Nieuw West: 20% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants13.7% (50)
    Nieuw West: 16.6% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication9.6% (35)
    Nieuw West: 11.5% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate4.1% (15)
    Nieuw West: 3.2% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services21.9% (80)
    Nieuw West: 23.5% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care17.8% (65)
    Nieuw West: 15.6% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services8.2% (30)
    Nieuw West: 9.5% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations3652,04523,1652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy904104,900368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants503403,440419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication352352,295202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1565800123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services804805,505647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care653203,715435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services301952,410274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,550

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

0.9

1 Jan 2026Nieuw West: 0.9Zaanstad: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

2,876 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuw West: 1,192 per km²Zaanstad: 914 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

143

1 Jan 2026+5 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Petrol cars75.9%1,17775.8%4,29579.2%53,32677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels24.1%37324.2%1,36820.8%14,03522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,5505,66367,3617,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,1774,29553,3266,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels3731,36814,0351,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household0.90.90.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density2,876 per km²1,192 per km²914 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1435436,803706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,2871,2371,177
Cars on other fuels271317373
Cars per household0.90.90.9
Motorcycles138140143

Area and buildings

Land, water, address density and non-residential buildings.

Total area

63 ha

2026Nieuw West: 521 haZaanstad: 8,324 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

2,062 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuw West: 2,218 per km²Zaanstad: 2,193 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

35

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Westerwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Land84.4%54 ha91.3%475 ha88.5%7,368 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water15.6%10 ha8.7%45 ha11.5%955 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering NoordNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties356749,8581,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties003413,3832025
Total area63 ha521 ha8,324 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land54 ha475 ha7,368 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water10 ha45 ha955 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,062 per km²2,218 per km²2,193 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area63 ha63 ha63 ha
Land53 ha53 ha54 ha
Water10 ha10 ha10 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWesterwatering Noord
1 Jan 20241,982 per km²
1 Jan 20252,035 per km²
1 Jan 20262,062 per km²