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Westzaan Noord in figures

Facts and figures about the Westzaan Noord neighbourhood in Westzaan, 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 Westzaan, Zaanstad and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

2,455

1 Jan 2026+15 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,110

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,118

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€467,000

2025Westzaan: €510,000Zaanstad: €389,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

1,930 per km²

1 Jan 2026Westzaan: 533 per km²Zaanstad: 2,242 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

Newest homes in Westzaan Noord

The homes most recently listed in the Westzaan Noord neighbourhood in Westzaan, Zaanstad, newest first.

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

4%

1 Jan 2025Westzaan: 7%Zaanstad: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

3%

1 Jan 2025Westzaan: 3%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Owner-occupied73%79%54%57%
Rented from a housing association24%16%36%28%
Rented from another landlord3%5%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes14%11%38%37%
Terraced houses32%25%35%29%
Corner houses19%17%15%13%
Semi-detached houses19%23%6%9%
Detached houses16%24%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,1182,06772,3298,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0060469,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€467,000€510,000€389,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes86%89%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses32%25%35%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses19%17%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses19%23%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses16%24%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes14%11%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes3%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied73%79%54%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association24%16%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord3%5%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago96%93%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years4%7%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes27%21%46%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Westzaan: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Westzaan: 10Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaan
  • 0–14 years13.8% (340)
    Westzaan: 13.5% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years9.8% (240)
    Westzaan: 10.2% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years19.8% (485)
    Westzaan: 24.5% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.9% (710)
    Westzaan: 30% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years21% (515)
    Westzaan: 16.8% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over6.7% (165)
    Westzaan: 5% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Men49.8%1,22552.4%2,69050%82,51849.8%9,025,827
Women50.2%1,23547.6%2,44050%82,68350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Never married42.9%1,05548.7%2,50051.7%85,34650.2%9,101,569
Married42.9%1,05539.4%2,02535.4%58,41937.3%6,758,191
Divorced8.7%2157.7%3958.6%14,1667.7%1,404,105
Widowed5.5%1354.2%2154.4%7,2704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Dutch origin86.2%2,11581.2%4,17059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5.9%1457.3%37510.6%17,4789.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe7.9%19511.5%59030%49,59219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin86.2%2,12081.3%4,17059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.8%703.4%1753.6%5,8983.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe4.5%1106.3%32514.5%24,0168.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.8%703.9%2007%11,5806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe3.7%905.1%26015.5%25,57611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Residents2,4555,130165,20118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men1,2252,69082,5189,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1,2352,44082,6839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years34069526,2872,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years24052518,8982,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years4851,25545,3784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years7101,54043,6214,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years51586022,9682,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1652558,049956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1,0552,50085,3469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1,0552,02558,4196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced21539514,1661,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1352157,270866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,1154,17098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)14537517,4781,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe19559049,5923,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,1204,17098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin701755,898614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe11032524,0161,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe7020011,5801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe9026025,5761,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births20451,621166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths25451,518173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents10109102025
Population density1,930 per km²533 per km²2,242 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over6651,10030,5763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over2,1204,440138,98015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,5303,480111,57012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age59096027,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents2,4402,4552,455
Men1,2051,2151,225
Women1,2351,2351,235
0–14 years315330340
15–24 years260250240
25–44 years445465485
45–64 years775745710
Never married1,0151,0351,055
Married1,0551,0601,055
Divorced230225215
Widowed145140135
Dutch origin2,1052,1202,115
European origin (outside the Netherlands)125130145
Origin outside Europe210200195
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,1052,1202,120
Born in the Netherlands, European origin656570
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe120115110
Born elsewhere in Europe606570
Born outside Europe858590
Population density1,923 per km²1,934 per km²1,930 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 over2,1002,1002,1202,120
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age1,5201,5101,5201,530
Residents of state pension age580590600590

Households

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

Average household size

2.2

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Single-person households31.1%34528.7%60037.9%28,32540.3%3,412,202
Households without children32.9%36533%69025.8%19,24528.3%2,398,121
Households with children36%40038.3%80036.3%27,10731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,1102,08574,6778,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households34560028,3253,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children36569019,2452,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children40080027,1072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.22.32.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,1151,1151,110
Single-person households355350345
Households without children380380365
Households with children380385400
Average household size2.22.22.2

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€325,800

2024Westzaan: €347,300Zaanstad: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

0.9%

2024Westzaan: 1%Zaanstad: 3.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

3.7%

2024Westzaan: 2.7%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.7%34.6%39.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)39.3%39.8%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24%25.6%18.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32%28.1%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)40.1%40.7%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.9%31.2%19.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients2,1004,000128,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)36.7%34.6%39.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)24%25.6%18.8%20%2024
People living in poverty0.9%1%3.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line3.7%2.7%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32%28.1%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)27.9%31.2%19.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€325,800€347,300€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

1,330

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

74%

2024Westzaan: 77%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%55%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%22%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)18%23%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)1,3302,78085,6509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)74%77%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)82%77%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%55%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)24%22%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)18%23%17%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Westzaan NoordWestzaan
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%
    Westzaan: 21% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    Westzaan: 4% · Zaanstad: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Westzaan: 1% · Zaanstad: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Westzaan: 1% · Zaanstad: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance20303,760409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit1102008,980798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)20301,600173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)59095027,2503,359,14031 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 over5%4%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%21%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 assistance2020202020
People on disability benefit110110110110110
People on unemployment benefit (WW)2020202020
People receiving state pension (AOW)580580590590590
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 over5%5%5%5%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over28%28%28%28%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)20.7%37022.1%87028.1%34,23026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)41.3%74044.2%1,74044.1%53,63040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)38%68033.8%1,33027.8%33,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils170
  • Secondary school pupils120
  • Vocational (MBO) students60
  • Higher professional (HBO) students50
  • University (WO) students30
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils17036014,3101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils1202308,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students601204,500466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students501003,370440,2202025
University (WO) students30401,490335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)37087034,2303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)7401,74053,6305,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)6801,33033,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)31078033,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)44098035,3003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)6601,58052,4205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)8201,87055,0605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)5901,20032,6804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)7801,48034,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,720 kWh

2025Westzaan: 3,000 kWhZaanstad: 2,390 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

980 m³

2024Westzaan: 980 m³Zaanstad: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

940 kWh

2025Westzaan: 1,120 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Westzaan NoordWestzaan
  • Homes using natural gas90%
    Westzaan: 87% · Zaanstad: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas4%
    Westzaan: 7% · Zaanstad: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power39%
    Westzaan: 43% · Zaanstad: 28% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically9%
    Westzaan: 12% · Zaanstad: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,720 kWh3,000 kWh2,390 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home940 kWh1,120 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home980 m³980 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas4%7%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas90%87%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power39%43%28%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically9%12%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)

59.3%

8 Nov 2026Westzaan: 55.6%Zaanstad: 65.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

39.3%

8 Nov 2026Westzaan: 40.7%Zaanstad: 44.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

16.5%

8 Nov 2026Westzaan: 18.1%Zaanstad: 10%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

662

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaan
  • Label A+++++0%
    Westzaan: 0% · Zaanstad: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++0.2%
    Westzaan: 0.2% · Zaanstad: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++3.3%
    Westzaan: 3.3% · Zaanstad: 7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++1.8%
    Westzaan: 1.7% · Zaanstad: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+2.1%
    Westzaan: 2.9% · Zaanstad: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A31.9%
    Westzaan: 32.6% · Zaanstad: 28.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B13%
    Westzaan: 11.4% · Zaanstad: 14.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C21%
    Westzaan: 19.1% · Zaanstad: 22.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D10.3%
    Westzaan: 10.7% · Zaanstad: 8.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E8.6%
    Westzaan: 8.5% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F3.3%
    Westzaan: 3.6% · Zaanstad: 2.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G4.5%
    Westzaan: 6% · Zaanstad: 2.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label6621,14950,5865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)59.3%55.6%65.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++0.2%0.2%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++3.3%3.3%7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++1.8%1.7%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+2.1%2.9%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A31.9%32.6%28.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B13%11.4%14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C21%19.1%22.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D10.3%10.7%8.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E8.6%8.5%4.9%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F3.3%3.6%2.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G4.5%6%2.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better39.3%40.7%44.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G16.5%18.1%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)

12%

2024Westzaan: 10.5%Zaanstad: 13.5%Netherlands: 11%

Young people receiving youth care

60

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

57

2024Westzaan: 44Zaanstad: 59Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

140

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care601205,490486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)12%10.5%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1402209,5001,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents574459722024

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.

Westzaan NoordWestzaan

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 1 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 13.8 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 0.9 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 3.4 within 3 km · 36.1 within 5 km

  • Department store4.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 5 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5.7 within 10 km · 36.4 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 2 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 7.7 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 7 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4 km · Zaanstad: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 5.7 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.9 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 13.4 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 7 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 9.4 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 0.9 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.9 within 1 km · 2 within 3 km · 26.2 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 1.4 within 3 km · 26.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school2.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 1.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 15.8 within 5 km

  • Secondary school4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 0 within 3 km · 2.2 within 5 km · 14.2 within 10 km

  • VMBO school4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0 within 3 km · 2.1 within 5 km · 13.2 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 5.2 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km · 6.3 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.2 km · Zaanstad: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station7.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 6.3 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access0.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 2.3 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 0.5 within 1 km · 1.9 within 3 km · 24.3 within 5 km

  • Café2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 3.1 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.9 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km

  • Snack bar2.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 2.9 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 0.9 within 3 km · 14.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel0.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 1.8 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 2.9 within 5 km · 17.2 within 10 km · 475.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 6 km · Zaanstad: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.9 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink15.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 15.1 km · Zaanstad: 17.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.5 km · Zaanstad: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 4.2 within 5 km · 7 within 10 km · 67.7 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue8.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 6.8 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 0 within 5 km · 4 within 10 km · 70.9 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue8.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 7 km · Zaanstad: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema7.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 6.5 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 0 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 22 within 20 km

  • Sauna6.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 7.6 km · Zaanstad: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon5.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 4.9 km · Zaanstad: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction6.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 7.7 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1.1 within 10 km · 14.6 within 20 km · 56.9 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station3.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Westzaan: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.6 km2 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.6 km1 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.5 km0.9 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance2.1 km1.8 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km11.48.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.90.51.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km10.77.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km7.75.715.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance6.9 km7 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance3.5 km4 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance4.7 km5.7 km3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.90.40.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km21.92.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km13.413.412.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance6.9 km7 km5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km000.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km9.49.58.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.90.81.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km21.59.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km13.810.319.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.5 km0.9 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km10.85.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km3.42.234.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km36.12862.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.9 km5 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km10.822.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km5.756.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km36.438.33519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2.7 km3.1 km1.4 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km001.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km0.90.610.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km4.25.318.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance2.7 km2.9 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km004.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km0.90.829.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km14.72053.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1 km2.3 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km0.50.25.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1.91.132.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km24.320.659.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance0.6 km1.8 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km2.94.17.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km17.220.127.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km475.2487.641499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.91.232.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km21.919.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km26.218.337.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.6 km0.8 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.9122.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km1.41.914.314.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km26.317.529.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.31.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km15.810.118.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance4.2 km4.7 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km003.13.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km2.21.35.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km14.214.116.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance4.2 km4.7 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km002.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km2.11.24.971 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km13.21315.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance4.2 km5.2 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 km1.10.62.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km6.36.28.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance0.5 km1.7 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.7 km4.2 km2.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance7.5 km6.3 km5.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance6 km6 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.9 km4.9 km2.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance15.3 km15.1 km17.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance4.2 km4.5 km3.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km4.22.53.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km777.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km67.76859.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance8.1 km6.8 km4.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km00.41.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km45.78.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km70.973.264.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance8.3 km7 km5.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance7.8 km6.5 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km00.41.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km222.42.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km2221.718.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance6.3 km7.6 km7.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance5.3 km4.9 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance6.9 km7.7 km5.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km1.11.12.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km14.614.312.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km56.957.756.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance3.7 km3.6 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

325

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westzaan NoordWestzaan
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Westzaan: 1.7% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy18.5% (60)
    Westzaan: 21.4% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants13.8% (45)
    Westzaan: 12.7% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication9.2% (30)
    Westzaan: 8.7% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate6.2% (20)
    Westzaan: 6.4% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services24.6% (80)
    Westzaan: 24.9% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care16.9% (55)
    Westzaan: 15% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.2% (30)
    Westzaan: 9.8% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations32586523,1652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing01510581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy601854,900368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants451103,440419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication30752,295202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate2055800123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services802155,505647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care551303,715435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services30852,410274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,245

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.1

1 Jan 2026Westzaan: 1.2Zaanstad: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

978 per km²

1 Jan 2026Westzaan: 259 per km²Zaanstad: 914 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

125

1 Jan 2026−11 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Petrol cars78.3%97576.5%1,90679.2%53,32677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels21.7%27023.5%58420.8%14,03522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,2452,49067,3617,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars9751,90653,3266,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels27058414,0351,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.11.20.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density978 per km²259 per km²914 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1253626,803706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,0161,018975
Cars on other fuels209242270
Cars per household1.11.11.1
Motorcycles136125125

Area and buildings

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

Total area

161 ha

2026Westzaan: 1,124 haZaanstad: 8,324 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

411 per km²

1 Jan 2026Westzaan: 340 per km²Zaanstad: 2,193 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

66

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Westzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlands
Land78.9%127 ha85.6%962 ha88.5%7,368 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water21.1%34 ha14.4%162 ha11.5%955 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWestzaan NoordWestzaanZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties662429,8581,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties013413,3832025
Total area161 ha1,124 ha8,324 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land127 ha962 ha7,368 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water34 ha162 ha955 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density411 per km²340 per km²2,193 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area161 ha161 ha161 ha
Land127 ha127 ha127 ha
Water34 ha34 ha34 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWestzaan Noord
1 Jan 2024410 per km²
1 Jan 2025410 per km²
1 Jan 2026411 per km²