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Zaanse Schans in figures

Facts and figures about the Zaanse Schans neighbourhood in Zaandam Noord, 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 Zaandam Noord, Zaanstad and the Netherlands over that period.

Key figures

Residents

395

1 Jan 2026−10 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

185

1 Jan 2026−5 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

143

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€638,000

2025Zaandam Noord: €402,000Zaanstad: €389,000Netherlands: €398,000

Population density

258 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Noord: 1,732 per km²Zaanstad: 2,242 per km²Netherlands: 539 per km²

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

15%

1 Jan 2025Zaandam Noord: 1%Zaanstad: 7%Netherlands: 8%

Unoccupied homes

8%

1 Jan 2025Zaandam Noord: 2%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Owner-occupied77%58%54%57%
Rented from a housing association0%34%36%28%
Rented from another landlord23%8%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes8%29%38%37%
Terraced houses2%42%35%29%
Corner houses4%19%15%13%
Semi-detached houses23%4%6%9%
Detached houses62%6%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1432,92072,3298,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0060469,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€638,000€402,000€389,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes92%71%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses2%42%35%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses4%19%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses23%4%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses62%6%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes8%29%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes8%2%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied77%58%54%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association0%34%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord23%8%10%14%1 Jan 2025
Built more than 10 years ago85%99%93%92%1 Jan 2025
Built in the last 10 years15%1%7%8%1 Jan 2025
Rented homes23%42%46%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Zaandam Noord: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

10

2025Zaandam Noord: 15Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord
  • 0–14 years11.4% (45)
    Zaandam Noord: 13.8% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years6.3% (25)
    Zaandam Noord: 9.5% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years17.7% (70)
    Zaandam Noord: 21.7% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years36.7% (145)
    Zaandam Noord: 26.3% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years22.8% (90)
    Zaandam Noord: 20.2% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over5.1% (20)
    Zaandam Noord: 8.5% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Men51.9%20549.4%3,20550%82,51849.8%9,025,827
Women48.1%19050.6%3,28550%82,68350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Never married39.7%15544.2%2,87551.7%85,34650.2%9,101,569
Married47.4%18539.6%2,57535.4%58,41937.3%6,758,191
Divorced9%358.9%5808.6%14,1667.7%1,404,105
Widowed3.8%157.2%4704.4%7,2704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Dutch origin88.6%35076.8%4,99059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5.1%206.9%44510.6%17,4789.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe6.3%2516.3%1,06030%49,59219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin88.5%34576.9%4,99059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin2.6%103.3%2153.6%5,8983.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe3.8%158%52014.5%24,0168.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe2.6%103.5%2307%11,5806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe2.6%108.2%53515.5%25,57611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Residents3956,490165,20118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men2053,20582,5189,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women1903,28582,6839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years4589526,2872,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years2562018,8982,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years701,41045,3784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1451,70543,6214,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years901,31522,9682,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over205508,049956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married1552,87585,3469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married1852,57558,4196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced3558014,1661,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed154707,270866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin3504,99098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)2044517,4781,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe251,06049,5923,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin3454,99098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin102155,898614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe1552024,0161,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe1023011,5801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe1053525,5761,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births5451,621166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths5751,518173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents10159102025
Population density258 per km²1,732 per km²2,242 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over1051,86530,5763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over3505,600138,98015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age2603,900111,57012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age901,70027,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents405405395
Men205200205
Women205200190
0–14 years454545
15–24 years353525
25–44 years707070
45–64 years155150145
Never married165165155
Married190185185
Divorced404035
Widowed152015
Dutch origin355360350
European origin (outside the Netherlands)202020
Origin outside Europe302525
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin355360345
Born in the Netherlands, European origin101010
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe151515
Born elsewhere in Europe101010
Born outside Europe201010
Population density263 per km²263 per km²258 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 over360360350350
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age270270260260
Residents of state pension age90909090

Households

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

Average household size

2.1

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Single-person households29.7%5538.4%1,17037.9%28,32540.3%3,412,202
Households without children37.8%7029.4%89525.8%19,24528.3%2,398,121
Households with children32.4%6032.2%98036.3%27,10731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Households1853,04574,6778,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households551,17028,3253,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children7089519,2452,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children6098027,1072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.12.12.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households190185185
Single-person households605555
Households without children757070
Households with children606560
Average household size2.12.22.1

Income and wealth

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

Median household wealth

€339,100

2024Zaandam Noord: €183,300Zaanstad: €115,300Netherlands: €135,500

People living in poverty

2.2%

2024Zaandam Noord: 1.9%Zaanstad: 3.8%Netherlands: 3.1%

People up to 25% above the poverty line

1.5%

2024Zaandam Noord: 4.9%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.5%38.5%39.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)40.6%43.8%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)26.9%17.7%18.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.8%37.2%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.7%43.7%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)30.5%19.1%19.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients3005,400128,80014,480,6002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)32.5%38.5%39.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)26.9%17.7%18.8%20%2024
People living in poverty2.2%1.9%3.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line1.5%4.9%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)25.8%37.2%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)30.5%19.1%19.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€339,100€183,300€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

230

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

71%

2024Zaandam Noord: 70%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%59%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)15%24%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)27%17%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2303,21085,6509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)71%70%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)73%83%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)58%59%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)15%24%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)27%17%17%17%2024

Social security

Residents receiving a benefit or state pension.

Residents aged 15 and over receiving a benefitFigures for 31 Dec 2025
Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%
    Zaandam Noord: 30% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%
    Zaandam Noord: 6% · Zaanstad: 6% · Netherlands: 5%
  • Social assistance, share of residents aged 15 and over0%
    Zaandam Noord: 2% · Zaanstad: 3% · Netherlands: 3%
  • Unemployment benefit (WW), share of residents aged 15 and over1%
    Zaandam Noord: 1% · Zaanstad: 1% · Netherlands: 1%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance01103,760409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit203508,980798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)0501,600173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)901,70027,2503,359,14031 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 over0%2%3%3%31 Dec 2025
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over4%6%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over26%30%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 assistance00000
People on disability benefit2020202020
People on unemployment benefit (WW)010000
People receiving state pension (AOW)9090909090
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 over0%0%0%0%
Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%4%4%4%
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over24%25%25%26%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)27.3%9024.9%1,14028.1%34,23026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)42.4%14051.1%2,34044.1%53,63040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)30.3%10024%1,10027.8%33,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils20
  • Secondary school pupils10
  • Vocational (MBO) students10
  • Higher professional (HBO) students10
  • University (WO) students0
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils2051014,3101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils103008,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students101604,500466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students101203,370440,2202025
University (WO) students0401,490335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)901,14034,2303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1402,34053,6305,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1001,10033,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)301,00033,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)1301,28035,3003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1002,18052,4205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1902,47055,0605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)901,03032,6804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1201,20034,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

3,280 kWh

2025Zaandam Noord: 2,440 kWhZaanstad: 2,390 kWhNetherlands: 2,580 kWh

Average natural gas use per home

1,000 m³

2024Zaandam Noord: 810 m³Zaanstad: 780 m³Netherlands: 800 m³

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

950 kWh

2025Zaandam Noord: 730 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord
  • Homes using natural gas71%
    Zaandam Noord: 91% · Zaanstad: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas17%
    Zaandam Noord: 5% · Zaanstad: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power40%
    Zaandam Noord: 31% · Zaanstad: 28% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically22%
    Zaandam Noord: 8% · Zaanstad: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home3,280 kWh2,440 kWh2,390 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home950 kWh730 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home1,000 m³810 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas17%5%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas71%91%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power40%31%28%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically22%8%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)

40.4%

8 Nov 2026Zaandam Noord: 63.8%Zaanstad: 65.3%Netherlands: 62.2%

Label A or better

44.3%

8 Nov 2026Zaandam Noord: 22.8%Zaanstad: 44.4%Netherlands: 44.5%

Label E, F or G

32.8%

8 Nov 2026Zaandam Noord: 2.7%Zaanstad: 10%Netherlands: 9.6%

Homes with a registered energy label

61

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord
  • Label A+++++0%
    Zaandam Noord: 0% · Zaanstad: 0% · Netherlands: 0%
  • Label A++++1.6%
    Zaandam Noord: 0.1% · Zaanstad: 0.9% · Netherlands: 1.2%
  • Label A+++31.1%
    Zaandam Noord: 1.7% · Zaanstad: 7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0%
    Zaandam Noord: 3.5% · Zaanstad: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+0%
    Zaandam Noord: 2.3% · Zaanstad: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A11.5%
    Zaandam Noord: 15.3% · Zaanstad: 28.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B8.2%
    Zaandam Noord: 23.2% · Zaanstad: 14.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C9.8%
    Zaandam Noord: 46.5% · Zaanstad: 22.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D4.9%
    Zaandam Noord: 4.7% · Zaanstad: 8.4% · Netherlands: 7.8%
  • Label E0%
    Zaandam Noord: 0.9% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 4.4%
  • Label F4.9%
    Zaandam Noord: 0.2% · Zaanstad: 2.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label G27.9%
    Zaandam Noord: 1.6% · Zaanstad: 2.5% · Netherlands: 2.5%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label611,86250,5865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)40.4%63.8%65.3%62.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++++0%0%0%0%8 Nov 2026
Label A++++1.6%0.1%0.9%1.2%8 Nov 2026
Label A+++31.1%1.7%7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0%3.5%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+0%2.3%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A11.5%15.3%28.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B8.2%23.2%14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C9.8%46.5%22.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D4.9%4.7%8.4%7.8%8 Nov 2026
Label E0%0.9%4.9%4.4%8 Nov 2026
Label F4.9%0.2%2.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label G27.9%1.6%2.5%2.5%8 Nov 2026
Label A or better44.3%22.8%44.4%44.5%8 Nov 2026
Label E, F or G32.8%2.7%10%9.6%8 Nov 2026

Care and support

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

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

20

2024Zaandam Noord: 68Zaanstad: 59Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

10

2024
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Social support (Wmo) clients104459,5001,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents206859722024

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.

Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 6.2 within 3 km · 16.7 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 18.3 within 3 km · 66.5 within 5 km

  • Department store4.2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 4.8 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1.4 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km · 31 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 0.6 within 1 km · 5.3 within 3 km · 15.8 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.3 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.1 km

  • Pharmacy1.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1.4 km · Zaanstad: 1.1 km · Netherlands: 1.3 km

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic3.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.3 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 12.3 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.3 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0.8 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 8.2 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.5 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.1 within 1 km · 13.3 within 3 km · 34.8 within 5 km

  • After-school care1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 9.3 within 3 km · 26 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.9 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.2 within 1 km · 4.9 within 3 km · 14.3 within 5 km

  • Secondary school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1.9 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 4.2 within 5 km · 13.8 within 10 km

  • VMBO school3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 0.4 within 3 km · 3.2 within 5 km · 12.8 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1.9 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 1.2 within 3 km · 3.3 within 5 km · 6 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station2.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 2.9 km · Zaanstad: 2.1 km · Netherlands: 5.2 km

  • Major interchange station5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 5.1 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 10.8 km

  • Motorway access1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 1.8 km

Food and drink

  • Restaurant1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1.3 within 1 km · 18 within 3 km · 68.8 within 5 km

  • Café2 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 2.6 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0.1 within 1 km · 2.8 within 3 km · 21.4 within 5 km

  • Snack bar1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 0.9 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0.4 within 1 km · 9.9 within 3 km · 51.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 2.5 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 7.1 within 5 km · 16.6 within 10 km · 421.2 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.9 km · Zaanstad: 2.8 km · Netherlands: 2 km

  • Indoor swimming pool3.3 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.5 km

  • Ice rink20.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 20.7 km · Zaanstad: 17.4 km · Netherlands: 19.4 km

  • Museum1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1.9 km · Zaanstad: 3.4 km · Netherlands: 4 km · 5.7 within 5 km · 7.3 within 10 km · 58 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue5.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 4.9 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 1.2 within 5 km · 3.8 within 10 km · 61.3 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue5.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 4.9 km · Zaanstad: 5.5 km · Netherlands: 10.1 km

  • Cinema5.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 4.7 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 1.3 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 19.2 within 20 km

  • Sauna6.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 8.2 km · Zaanstad: 7.2 km · Netherlands: 7.7 km

  • Tanning salon4.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 4.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.2 km · Netherlands: 4.4 km

  • Attraction2.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 1.8 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 10.6 within 20 km · 55 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station1.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Zaandam Noord: 2.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.6 km · Netherlands: 2.2 km

All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance1.1 km0.7 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance1.3 km0.8 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.9 km0.5 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.3 km0.9 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km4.92.78.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km0.611.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km5.33.77.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km15.812.815.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance4 km3.3 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.5 km1.4 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance3.9 km3.3 km3 km5 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 5 km0.810.91.11 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 10 km222.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km12.31312.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance4 km3.3 km5 km7.2 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 5 km0.810.50.71 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 10 km111.41.61 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average number within 20 km8.298.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.10.71.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km6.25.59.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km16.715.219.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance1.1 km0.8 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km1.425.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km18.315.534.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km66.559.562.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance4.2 km4.8 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km1.40.622.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km66.26.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km3131.33519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance2 km2.6 km1.4 km1.5 km1 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 1 km0.101.92.71 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 3 km2.81.410.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km21.419.218.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance1.1 km0.9 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km0.40.74.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km9.96.929.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km51.742.453.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance1 km0.6 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km1.31.95.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km1814.532.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km68.857.759.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance1.8 km2.5 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km7.16.27.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km16.617.127.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km421.2453.641499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.1332.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km13.39.719.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km34.83337.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance1.3 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 1 km0.21.622.21 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 3 km9.3614.314.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km2622.629.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km0.211.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km14.312.718.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance1.8 km1.9 km1.7 km2.5 km1 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 3 km1.21.23.13.71 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 5 km4.25.25.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km13.813.916.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance3.5 km3.6 km1.8 km2.6 km1 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 3 km0.40.22.93.31 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 5 km3.24.24.971 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km12.812.915.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance1.8 km1.9 km2.5 km3.4 km1 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 3 km1.21.11.321 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 5 km3.342.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km668.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance1 km1 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance2.4 km2.9 km2.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance5.7 km5.1 km5.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance3.4 km3.9 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.3 km3.6 km2.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance20.7 km20.7 km17.4 km19.4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average distance1.8 km1.9 km3.4 km4 km1 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 5 km5.76.23.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km7.37.37.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km586259.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance5.6 km4.9 km4.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km1.211.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km3.84.38.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km61.364.864.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance5.6 km4.9 km5.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance5.4 km4.7 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km1.31.11.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km222.42.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km19.22018.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance6.8 km8.2 km7.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance4.4 km4.3 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance2.5 km1.8 km5.3 km5.6 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 10 km112.22.91 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 20 km10.610.612.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km5555.956.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance1.8 km2.7 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

100

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Zaanse SchansZaandam Noord
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Zaandam Noord: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy15% (15)
    Zaandam Noord: 21.8% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants10% (10)
    Zaandam Noord: 8.8% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication5% (5)
    Zaandam Noord: 7.5% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate10% (10)
    Zaandam Noord: 3.4% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services30% (30)
    Zaandam Noord: 28.6% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care10% (10)
    Zaandam Noord: 17.7% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services20% (20)
    Zaandam Noord: 11.6% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations10073523,1652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy151604,900368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants10653,440419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication5552,295202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1025800123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services302105,505647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care101303,715435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services20852,410274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

213

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1.2

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Noord: 1Zaanstad: 0.9Netherlands: 0.9

Car density

140 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Noord: 795 per km²Zaanstad: 914 per km²Netherlands: 236 per km²

Motorcycles

35

1 Jan 2026
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Petrol cars72.3%15481.7%2,43679.2%53,32677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels27.7%5918.3%54420.8%14,03522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars2132,98067,3617,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1542,43653,3266,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels5954414,0351,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household1.210.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density140 per km²795 per km²914 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles353276,803706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars179166154
Cars on other fuels314459
Cars per household1.11.11.2
Motorcycles353835

Area and buildings

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

Total area

214 ha

2026Zaandam Noord: 510 haZaanstad: 8,324 haNetherlands: 4,154,337 ha

Address density

904 per km²

1 Jan 2026Zaandam Noord: 976 per km²Zaanstad: 2,193 per km²Netherlands: 2,093 per km²

Non-residential properties

40

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

0

2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Zaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlands
Land71.2%153 ha73.5%375 ha88.5%7,368 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water28.8%62 ha26.5%135 ha11.5%955 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureZaanse SchansZaandam NoordZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties402019,8581,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties003413,3832025
Total area214 ha510 ha8,324 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land153 ha375 ha7,368 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water62 ha135 ha955 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density904 per km²976 per km²2,193 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area214 ha214 ha214 ha
Land155 ha155 ha153 ha
Water60 ha60 ha62 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodZaanse Schans
1 Jan 2024894 per km²
1 Jan 2025898 per km²
1 Jan 2026904 per km²