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€550,000

Rapsodie 37

1507 TH Zaandam

Overview
AvailabilityFor sale
Property typeHouse
Living area174 m²
Bedrooms5
Rooms8
Building
Figures for the whole building this home is in, not just the home itself.
Construction year1989
Units in the building4
Parcel area131 m²
Registered energy label
The label registered for this address in EP-Online, separate from any label a listing advertises.
A

Valid until 10 November 2036

Registered on 10 November 2026

Building
Dwelling · End-terrace house
Calculation method
NTA 8800 (since 2021)
Calculated values
Energy demand (EP1)
97.31 kWh/m² per year
Primary fossil energy use (EP2)
138.46 kWh/m² per year
Renewable energy share (EP3)
11.1%
Floor area of the calculation
164.84 m²

Values calculated for the label, not measured energy use. The calculation's floor area is not the official living area.

Source: Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), EP-Online. EP-Online terms of use

Description

ROYALE EENGEZINS HOEKWONING MET MAAR LIEFST VIJF SLAAPKAMERS, CIRCA 174 M² WOONOPPERVLAKTE, DRIE BADKAMERS ÉN EEN SEPARATE STUDIO MET BADKAMER IN DE ACHTERTUIN, GELEGEN AAN RAPSODIE 37 IN ZAANDAM! Op een fijne locatie in de geliefde woonwijk Westerwatering in Zaandam bevindt zich deze bijzonder ruime eengezins hoekwoning aan Rapsodie 37. Met een woonoppervlakte van maar liefst circa 173,6 m², verdeeld over drie volwaardige woonlagen, biedt deze woning een uitzonderlijke hoeveelheid leefruimte en mogelijkheden. De woning beschikt over een royale woonkamer, een separate keuken, maar liefst VIJF SLAAPKAMERS en TWEE BADKAMERS in de woning. Daarnaast beschikt de achtertuin over een separate studio met een eigen badkamer. Hiermee komt het totaal op maar liefst DRIE BADKAMERS! Een ideale combinatie voor grotere gezinnen, thuiswerkers of iedereen die graag beschikt over extra ruimte. De woning biedt volop mogelijkheden dankzij de praktische indeling, de vele slaapkamers en de extra studio achter in de tuin. Met drie slaapkamers op de eerste verdieping en nog eens twee slaapkamers op de tweede verdieping is er volop ruimte voor het hele gezin. De separate studio met eigen badkamer vormt daarbij een bijzonder praktisch en veelzijdig pluspunt. Kortom: een verrassend ruime woning met volop mogelijkheden op een aantrekkelijke locatie in Zaandam! RUIMTE, COMFORT EN MOGELIJKHEDEN Wat direct opvalt aan deze woning is de hoeveelheid beschikbare leefruimte. Met circa 173,6 m² woonoppervlakte en een inhoud van circa 575 m³ biedt deze woning bijzonder veel ruimte voor het hele gezin. De drie woonlagen zijn praktisch ingedeeld en bieden volop flexibiliteit. Of u nu op zoek bent naar meerdere slaapkamers, een rustige thuiswerkplek of ruimte voor hobby's: deze woning biedt het allemaal. INDELING BEGANE GROND Via de entree aan de voorzijde bereikt u de hal met toegang tot de verschillende vertrekken, de toiletruimte en de trapopgang naar de eerste verdieping. De royale woonkamer biedt volop mogelijkheden voor het creëren van een comfortabele zithoek en een gezellige eethoek. Dankzij de praktische indeling is er voldoende ruimte om het geheel naar eigen wens in te richten. Aan de voorzijde bevindt zich de keuken, die beschikt over een praktische opstelling en in verbinding staat met de overige leefruimte. Vanuit de woning bereikt u de achtertuin, waar u heerlijk kunt genieten van het buitenleven. EERSTE VERDIEPING De eerste verdieping beschikt over maar liefst DRIE SLAAPKAMERS, waardoor deze verdieping uitstekend geschikt is voor een gezin. De kamers hebben verschillende afmetingen en zijn flexibel in te richten als slaap-, werk- of hobbykamer. Daarnaast zijn er diverse vaste kasten aanwezig, waardoor er aan praktische bergruimte geen gebrek is. Ook bevindt zich op deze verdieping de eerste badkamer, voorzien van sanitaire voorzieningen. De overloop geeft toegang tot alle vertrekken en de vaste trap naar de tweede verdieping. TWEEDE VERDIEPING Via de vaste trap bereikt u de tweede verdieping. Ook hier is optimaal gebruikgemaakt van de beschikbare ruimte. Deze verdieping beschikt over nog eens TWEE SLAAPKAMERS, waarmee het totaal uitkomt op maar liefst vijf slaapkamers. De kamers zijn uitstekend geschikt als extra slaapkamers, master bedroom, werkkamer of logeerruimte. Daarnaast zijn er diverse vaste kasten aanwezig, ideaal voor het opbergen van kleding en overige spullen. Dankzij de praktische indeling is deze verdieping ook bijzonder geschikt voor gezinnen met oudere kinderen die behoefte hebben aan wat meer privacy en een eigen plek. Ook bevindt zich op deze verdieping de tweede badkamer, eveneens voorzien van sanitaire voorzieningen. BUITENRUIMTE Aan de achterzijde bevindt zich een tuin van circa 34 m². Een fijne buitenruimte waar u kunt genieten van het buitenleven en waar voldoende mogelijkheden zijn om een gezellig terras te creëren. Een bijzonder pluspunt is de separate STUDIO achter in de tuin, voorzien van een eigen badkamer. Deze extra ruimte biedt volop mogelijkheden en is bijvoorbeeld ideaal als gastenverblijf, extra slaapruimte, werkruimte of voor een inwonend gezinslid dat behoefte heeft aan een eigen plek. Dankzij de eigen badkamer beschikt deze studio over extra comfort en privacy. Een waardevolle toevoeging die deze woning net even bijzonderder maakt! LOCATIE Rapsodie is gelegen in de woonwijk Westerwatering in Zaandam. Deze wijk staat bekend om haar prettige woonomgeving en gunstige ligging ten opzichte van het centrum en de diverse voorzieningen. Op korte afstand bevinden zich het gezellige centrum van Zaandam en het NS-station. Het centrum biedt een uitgebreid aanbod aan winkels, supermarkten, restaurants, cafés en gezellige terrassen. Ook zijn er diverse sportvoorzieningen, scholen, kinderdagverblijven en recreatiemogelijkheden in de omgeving. Voor forenzen is de ligging bijzonder praktisch. Vanaf station Zaandam zijn er uitstekende treinverbindingen richting onder andere Amsterdam. Ook met de auto zijn de uitvalswegen richting de A7, A8 en A10 goed bereikbaar. Hierdoor combineert deze locatie het comfort van wonen in een woonwijk met de voordelen van een centrale ligging. BIJZONDERHEDEN - Gelegen aan Rapsodie 37 in Zaandam. - Gelegen in de geliefde woonwijk Westerwatering. - Woonoppervlakte circa 173,6 m². - Bruto inhoud circa 575 m³. - Verdeeld over drie volwaardige woonlagen. - Maar liefst vijf slaapkamers in de woning. - Royale woonkamer. - Separate keuken. - Twee badkamers in de woning. - Derde badkamer in de separate studio achter in de tuin. - Separate studio met eigen badkamer en diverse gebruiksmogelijkheden. - In totaal DRIE BADKAMERS. - Diverse praktische vaste kasten en bergruimten. - Achtertuin van circa 34 m². - Veel mogelijkheden voor gezinnen, thuiswerkers en gasten. - Gunstige ligging ten opzichte van het centrum en NS-station Zaandam. - Goede bereikbaarheid richting Amsterdam en omliggende steden. - Oplevering in overleg. ***ENGLISH BELOW*** SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME WITH NO FEWER THAN FIVE BEDROOMS, APPROX. 174 SQM OF LIVING SPACE, THREE BATHROOMS AND A SEPARATE GARDEN STUDIO WITH ITS OWN BATHROOM, LOCATED AT RAPSODIE 37 IN ZAANDAM! Situated in a pleasant location in the popular Westerwatering residential area of Zaandam, this exceptionally spacious family home is located at Rapsodie 37. With an impressive living area of approximately 173.6 sqm, spread over three full floors, this property offers an exceptional amount of living space and possibilities. The property features a spacious living room, a separate kitchen, no fewer than FIVE BEDROOMS and TWO BATHROOMS inside the main house. In addition, the rear garden features a separate studio with its own bathroom. This brings the total number of bathrooms to THREE! An ideal combination for larger families, people working from home or anyone who appreciates having additional space. The property offers plenty of possibilities thanks to its practical layout, multiple bedrooms and the additional studio at the rear of the garden. With three bedrooms on the first floor and another two bedrooms on the second floor, there is plenty of room for the whole family. The separate studio with its own bathroom is an especially practical and versatile addition. In short: a surprisingly spacious home offering numerous possibilities in an attractive location in Zaandam! SPACE, COMFORT AND POSSIBILITIES What immediately stands out about this property is the generous amount of living space. With approximately 173.6 sqm of living area and a volume of approximately 575 m³, this home offers an exceptional amount of space for the entire family. The three floors are practically laid out and offer plenty of flexibility. Whether you are looking for multiple bedrooms, a quiet home office or space for hobbies, this property has it all. LAYOUT GROUND FLOOR Through the entrance at the front of the property, you enter the hallway, which provides access to the various rooms, the separate toilet and the staircase leading to the first floor. The spacious living room offers ample opportunities to create a comfortable sitting area and a cosy dining area. Thanks to its practical layout, there is plenty of room to furnish the space entirely to your own taste. The kitchen is located at the front of the property and features a practical layout, with a connection to the other living areas. From the house, you have direct access to the rear garden, where you can enjoy outdoor living. FIRST FLOOR The first floor features no fewer than THREE BEDROOMS, making it particularly suitable for families. The bedrooms vary in size and can be flexibly used as bedrooms, home offices or hobby rooms. In addition, several built-in cupboards provide convenient storage space. This floor also features the first bathroom, equipped with sanitary facilities. The landing provides access to all rooms and the staircase leading to the second floor. SECOND FLOOR The second floor is reached via the fixed staircase. Here too, the available space has been put to excellent use. This floor features another TWO BEDROOMS, bringing the total number of bedrooms in the main house to five. The rooms are ideal for use as additional bedrooms, a master bedroom, home office or guest rooms. Several built-in cupboards are also available, providing convenient storage for clothing and other belongings. Thanks to its practical layout, this floor is particularly suitable for families with older children who appreciate having a little more privacy and their own personal space. The second bathroom is also located on this floor and is equipped with sanitary facilities. OUTDOOR SPACE At the rear of the property, you will find a garden of approximately 34 sqm. A pleasant outdoor space where you can enjoy the fresh air and create a cosy terrace. A particularly attractive feature is the separate STUDIO located at the rear of the garden, complete with its own bathroom. This additional space offers numerous possibilities and is ideal as guest accommodation, an extra sleeping area, a home office or for a family member who would appreciate having their own private space. Thanks to its private bathroom, the studio offers additional comfort and privacy. A valuable extra that makes this property truly stand out! LOCATION Rapsodie is situated in the Westerwatering residential area of Zaandam. This neighbourhood is known for its pleasant residential atmosphere and convenient location in relation to the town centre and various local amenities. The lively centre of Zaandam and the railway station are just a short distance away. The town centre offers an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and inviting outdoor terraces. There are also various sports facilities, schools, childcare facilities and recreational opportunities in the surrounding area. The location is particularly convenient for commuters. Zaandam railway station offers excellent train connections to destinations including Amsterdam. By car, the main roads towards the A7, A8 and A10 motorways are also easily accessible. This location therefore combines the comfort of living in a residential neighbourhood with the advantages of a central location. PROPERTY FEATURES - Located at Rapsodie 37 in Zaandam. - Situated in the popular Westerwatering residential area. - Living area of approximately 173.6 sqm. - Gross property volume of approximately 575 m³. - Spread over three full floors. - No fewer than five bedrooms in the main house. - Spacious living room. - Separate kitchen. - Two bathrooms inside the main house. - Third bathroom in the separate studio at the rear of the garden. - Separate studio with its own bathroom and various possibilities for use. - A total of THREE BATHROOMS. - Several practical built-in cupboards and storage areas. - Rear garden of approximately 34 sqm. - Plenty of possibilities for families, people working from home and guests. - Conveniently located near Zaandam town centre and railway station. - Excellent accessibility to Amsterdam and surrounding cities. - Transfer date by mutual agreement.

Listing history
Current

Listed for sale · €550,000 on Vastgoednederland, Huislijn

Location

Municipality
Zaanstad
City or town
Zaandam
District
Nieuw West
Neighbourhood
Westerwatering Zuid
Postcode
1507 TH
Street
Rapsodie

About the area

Figures for the neighbourhood, district and municipality this home is in. They describe the area, not this home.

Facts and figures about the Westerwatering Zuid 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.

More about Westerwatering Zuid

Key figures

Residents

4,715

1 Jan 2026−135 since 1 Jan 2024

Households

1,960

1 Jan 2026−30 since 1 Jan 2024

Homes

1,879

1 Jan 2025

Average WOZ value of homes

€459,000

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

Average income per resident

€38,700

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

Population density

9,015 per km²

1 Jan 2026Nieuw West: 2,972 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

0%

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

Unoccupied homes

1%

1 Jan 2025Nieuw West: 3%Zaanstad: 4%Netherlands: 4%
Who owns the homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Owner-occupied85%60%54%57%
Rented from a housing association10%22%36%28%
Rented from another landlord4%18%10%14%
Types of homesFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Apartments and other multi-family homes12%36%38%37%
Terraced houses63%42%35%29%
Corner houses21%16%15%13%
Semi-detached houses4%5%6%9%
Detached houses1%2%5%13%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes1,8796,07672,3298,274,4781 Jan 2025
Newly built homes0160469,1892025
Average WOZ value of homes€459,000€427,000€389,000€398,0002025
Single-family homes88%64%62%63%1 Jan 2025
Terraced houses63%42%35%29%1 Jan 2025
Corner houses21%16%15%13%1 Jan 2025
Semi-detached houses4%5%6%9%1 Jan 2025
Detached houses1%2%5%13%1 Jan 2025
Apartments and other multi-family homes12%36%38%37%1 Jan 2025
Unoccupied homes1%3%4%4%1 Jan 2025
Owner-occupied85%60%54%57%1 Jan 2025
Rented from a housing association10%22%36%28%1 Jan 2025
Rented from another landlord4%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 homes14%40%46%42%1 Jan 2025

Population

Residents by age, sex, marital status and origin.

Births per 1,000 residents

10

2025Nieuw West: 10Zaanstad: 10Netherlands: 9

Deaths per 1,000 residents

5

2025Nieuw West: 5Zaanstad: 9Netherlands: 10
Residents by ageFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw West
  • 0–14 years15.4% (725)
    Nieuw West: 15% · Zaanstad: 15.9% · Netherlands: 14.8%
  • 15–24 years10.7% (505)
    Nieuw West: 10.1% · Zaanstad: 11.4% · Netherlands: 12.2%
  • 25–44 years27% (1,275)
    Nieuw West: 32.5% · Zaanstad: 27.5% · Netherlands: 25.9%
  • 45–64 years28.4% (1,340)
    Nieuw West: 25.3% · Zaanstad: 26.4% · Netherlands: 26%
  • 65–79 years16.2% (765)
    Nieuw West: 14.5% · Zaanstad: 13.9% · Netherlands: 15.9%
  • 80 years and over2.2% (105)
    Nieuw West: 2.6% · Zaanstad: 4.9% · Netherlands: 5.3%
Residents by sexFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Men50.2%2,36550.3%7,10050%82,51849.8%9,025,827
Women49.8%2,34549.7%7,02050%82,68350.2%9,104,381
Residents by marital statusFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Never married45.9%2,16050.3%7,10551.7%85,34650.2%9,101,569
Married44.9%2,11539.3%5,55035.4%58,41937.3%6,758,191
Divorced6.3%2957.4%1,0458.6%14,1667.7%1,404,105
Widowed3%1403%4254.4%7,2704.8%866,343
Residents by originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Dutch origin59.1%2,78557.2%8,08059.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
European origin (outside the Netherlands)10.9%51511.6%1,63510.6%17,4789.6%1,739,260
Origin outside Europe30%1,41531.2%4,40530%49,59219.5%3,531,807
Residents by country of birth and originFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin59.1%2,78557.2%8,08559.4%98,13170.9%12,859,141
Born in the Netherlands, European origin3.7%1753.8%5403.6%5,8983.4%614,116
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe14.3%67515.3%2,15514.5%24,0168.5%1,532,223
Born elsewhere in Europe7.2%3407.8%1,0957%11,5806.2%1,125,144
Born outside Europe15.7%74015.9%2,25015.5%25,57611%1,999,584
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Residents4,71514,125165,20118,130,2081 Jan 2026
Men2,3657,10082,5189,025,8271 Jan 2026
Women2,3457,02082,6839,104,3811 Jan 2026
0–14 years7252,12026,2872,683,6981 Jan 2026
15–24 years5051,43018,8982,203,6331 Jan 2026
25–44 years1,2754,58545,3784,699,6761 Jan 2026
45–64 years1,3403,57043,6214,709,6931 Jan 2026
65–79 years7652,05022,9682,876,9991 Jan 2026
80 years and over1053658,049956,5091 Jan 2026
Never married2,1607,10585,3469,101,5691 Jan 2026
Married2,1155,55058,4196,758,1911 Jan 2026
Divorced2951,04514,1661,404,1051 Jan 2026
Widowed1404257,270866,3431 Jan 2026
Dutch origin2,7858,08098,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
European origin (outside the Netherlands)5151,63517,4781,739,2601 Jan 2026
Origin outside Europe1,4154,40549,5923,531,8071 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,7858,08598,13112,859,1411 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, European origin1755405,898614,1161 Jan 2026
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe6752,15524,0161,532,2231 Jan 2026
Born elsewhere in Europe3401,09511,5801,125,1441 Jan 2026
Born outside Europe7402,25025,5761,999,5841 Jan 2026
Births551751,621166,5882025
Births per 1,000 residents10101092025
Deaths15751,518173,4942025
Deaths per 1,000 residents559102025
Population density9,015 per km²2,972 per km²2,242 per km²539 per km²1 Jan 2026
65 years and over8202,27030,5763,755,6791 Jan 2025
Residents aged 15 and over3,99012,000138,98015,450,52031 Dec 2025
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age3,30010,030111,57012,071,60031 Dec 2025
Residents of state pension age6801,97027,4103,378,92031 Dec 2025
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Residents4,8504,7754,715
Men2,4452,4052,365
Women2,4002,3702,345
0–14 years730735725
15–24 years585525505
25–44 years1,2851,2701,275
45–64 years1,5001,4201,340
Never married2,2752,1952,160
Married2,1452,1452,115
Divorced295295295
Widowed130140140
Dutch origin2,9652,8752,785
European origin (outside the Netherlands)495500515
Origin outside Europe1,3851,3951,415
Born in the Netherlands, Dutch origin2,9652,8752,785
Born in the Netherlands, European origin175175175
Born in the Netherlands, origin outside Europe665655675
Born elsewhere in Europe320330340
Born outside Europe725735740
Population density9,267 per km²9,128 per km²9,015 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 over4,0404,0103,9903,990
Residents aged 15 up to state pension age3,4003,3503,3103,300
Residents of state pension age640660680680

Households

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

Average household size

2.4

1 Jan 2026
Households by compositionFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Single-person households26.2%51535.4%2,31537.9%28,32540.3%3,412,202
Households without children30.5%60030.5%1,99525.8%19,24528.3%2,398,121
Households with children43.3%85034%2,22536.3%27,10731.4%2,664,351
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Households1,9606,54074,6778,474,6741 Jan 2026
Single-person households5152,31528,3253,412,2021 Jan 2026
Households without children6001,99519,2452,398,1211 Jan 2026
Households with children8502,22527,1072,664,3511 Jan 2026
Average household size2.42.22.22.11 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Households1,9901,9651,960
Single-person households515505515
Households without children595600600
Households with children880860850
Average household size2.42.42.4

Income and wealth

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

Average income per income recipient

€46,900

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

Median household wealth

€335,100

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

People living in poverty

2.1%

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

People up to 25% above the poverty line

2.2%

2024Nieuw West: 4.1%Zaanstad: 7.2%Netherlands: 6.4%
People by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.9%32.5%39.1%40%
Middle 40% of incomes (national)42.4%42.9%42.1%40%
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.7%24.6%18.8%20%
Households by national income groupFigures for 2024
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)22.5%31%39.4%40%
Households in the middle 40% of incomes (national)43.2%43.2%41.2%40%
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)34.3%25.8%19.4%20%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Income recipients4,00010,900128,80014,480,6002024
Average income per income recipient€46,900€45,900€40,600€42,2002024
Average income per resident€38,700€37,800€33,100€34,9002024
People in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)31.9%32.5%39.1%40%2024
People in the highest 20% of incomes (national)25.7%24.6%18.8%20%2024
People living in poverty2.1%3%3.8%3.1%2024
People up to 25% above the poverty line2.2%4.1%7.2%6.4%2024
Households in the lowest 40% of incomes (national)22.5%31%39.4%40%2024
Households in the highest 20% of incomes (national)34.3%25.8%19.4%20%2024
Median household wealth€335,100€225,100€115,300€135,5002024

Work

Labour participation and types of employment, from register data.

Working population (register data)

2,900

2024

Net labour participation (register data)

75%

2024Nieuw West: 75%Zaanstad: 71%Netherlands: 72%
Working people by type of employmentFigures for 2024
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%60%55%56%
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%25%28%27%
Self-employed (register data)15%15%17%17%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Working population (register data)2,9007,96085,6509,601,2202024
Net labour participation (register data)75%75%71%72%2024
Employees (register data)85%85%83%83%2024
Employees with a permanent contract (register data)60%60%55%56%2024
Employees with a flexible contract (register data)25%25%28%27%2024
Self-employed (register data)15%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 ZuidNieuw West
  • State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%
    Nieuw West: 16% · Zaanstad: 20% · Netherlands: 22%
  • Disability benefit, share of residents aged 15 and over5%
    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 ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
People on social assistance301703,760409,89031 Dec 2025
People on disability benefit2106308,980798,61031 Dec 2025
People on unemployment benefit (WW)601701,600173,17031 Dec 2025
People receiving state pension (AOW)6801,96027,2503,359,14031 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 over5%5%6%5%31 Dec 2025
State pension (AOW), share of residents aged 15 and over17%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 assistance3030303030
People on disability benefit210210200210210
People on unemployment benefit (WW)5050505060
People receiving state pension (AOW)620640660680680
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 over16%16%17%17%

Education

Education levels of residents, and pupils and students.

Education level of residents aged 15 to 74Figures for 1 Oct 2023
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)21.6%83021.9%2,37028.1%34,23026%3,527,040
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)42.4%1,63044%4,77044.1%53,63040.7%5,525,940
Higher education (HBO, university)35.9%1,38034.1%3,70027.8%33,78033.3%4,518,570
Pupils and studentsFigures for 2025
  • Primary school pupils390
  • Secondary school pupils240
  • Vocational (MBO) students100
  • Higher professional (HBO) students120
  • University (WO) students70
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Primary school pupils3901,13014,3101,464,3002025
Secondary school pupils2405808,340935,8002025
Vocational (MBO) students1003004,500466,8002025
Higher professional (HBO) students1202803,370440,2202025
University (WO) students701501,490335,9302025
Lower education (primary, VMBO, MBO 1)8302,37034,2303,527,0401 Oct 2023
Middle education (HAVO, VWO, MBO 2–4)1,6304,77053,6305,525,9401 Oct 2023
Higher education (HBO, university)1,3803,70033,7804,518,5701 Oct 2023
Lower education: lower bound (95%)7102,15033,2203,517,5101 Oct 2023
Lower education: upper bound (95%)9702,60035,3003,538,9701 Oct 2023
Middle education: lower bound (95%)1,4904,54052,4205,516,7701 Oct 2023
Middle education: upper bound (95%)1,7905,08055,0605,537,1901 Oct 2023
Higher education: lower bound (95%)1,2203,39032,6804,506,5801 Oct 2023
Higher education: upper bound (95%)1,5403,99034,9604,526,0401 Oct 2023

Energy

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

Average electricity use per home

2,580 kWh

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

Average natural gas use per home

780 m³

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

Average electricity returned to the grid per home

820 kWh

2025Nieuw West: 610 kWhZaanstad: 600 kWhNetherlands: 930 kWh
Homes by energy featureFigures for 2025
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw West
  • Homes using natural gas95%
    Nieuw West: 86% · Zaanstad: 86% · Netherlands: 81%
  • Homes without natural gas1%
    Nieuw West: 10% · Zaanstad: 10% · Netherlands: 12%
  • Homes with solar power40%
    Nieuw West: 31% · Zaanstad: 28% · Netherlands: 37%
  • Homes mainly heated electrically5%
    Nieuw West: 14% · Zaanstad: 9% · Netherlands: 10%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Average electricity use per home2,580 kWh2,340 kWh2,390 kWh2,580 kWh2025
Average electricity returned to the grid per home820 kWh610 kWh600 kWh930 kWh2025
Average natural gas use per home780 m³690 m³780 m³800 m³2024
Homes without natural gas1%10%10%12%2025
Homes using natural gas95%86%86%81%2025
Homes with solar power40%31%28%37%2025
Homes mainly heated electrically5%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)

48.6%

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

Label A or better

39.3%

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

917

8 Nov 2026
Homes with a label, by energy labelFigures for 8 Nov 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw 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+++0.8%
    Nieuw West: 4.5% · Zaanstad: 7% · Netherlands: 4.1%
  • Label A++0.4%
    Nieuw West: 7.9% · Zaanstad: 3.7% · Netherlands: 2.6%
  • Label A+1.4%
    Nieuw West: 9.2% · Zaanstad: 4.6% · Netherlands: 4.7%
  • Label A36.6%
    Nieuw West: 33.6% · Zaanstad: 28.2% · Netherlands: 31.9%
  • Label B26.6%
    Nieuw West: 20.2% · Zaanstad: 14.9% · Netherlands: 16.5%
  • Label C33.7%
    Nieuw West: 21.4% · Zaanstad: 22.2% · Netherlands: 21.6%
  • Label D0.4%
    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 ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Homes with a registered energy label9174,11750,5865,299,8938 Nov 2026
Homes with a registered energy label (share)48.6%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+++0.8%4.5%7%4.1%8 Nov 2026
Label A++0.4%7.9%3.7%2.6%8 Nov 2026
Label A+1.4%9.2%4.6%4.7%8 Nov 2026
Label A36.6%33.6%28.2%31.9%8 Nov 2026
Label B26.6%20.2%14.9%16.5%8 Nov 2026
Label C33.7%21.4%22.2%21.6%8 Nov 2026
Label D0.4%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 better39.3%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)

9.1%

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

Young people receiving youth care

110

2024

Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents

26

2024Nieuw West: 43Zaanstad: 59Netherlands: 72

Social support (Wmo) clients

125

2024
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Young people receiving youth care1103655,490486,9652024
Young people receiving youth care (share)9.1%11.6%13.5%11%2024
Social support (Wmo) clients1255709,5001,283,8552024
Social support (Wmo) clients per 1,000 residents264359722024

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 ZuidNieuw West

Daily shopping

  • Large supermarket0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 1 km · 0.8 within 1 km · 4.5 within 3 km · 14.1 within 5 km

  • Other daily groceries0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.8 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 2.4 within 1 km · 12.9 within 3 km · 62.2 within 5 km

  • Department store3.5 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.6 km · Zaanstad: 2.4 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 1 within 5 km · 5.7 within 10 km · 41.1 within 20 km

Health

  • GP practice0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 0.9 km · Netherlands: 1.1 km · 1.4 within 1 km · 3 within 3 km · 13.3 within 5 km

  • GP out-of-hours service5.7 km

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

  • Pharmacy1.1 km

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

  • Hospital or outpatient clinic5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 5.6 km · Zaanstad: 3 km · Netherlands: 5 km · 0 within 5 km · 1.9 within 10 km · 12.9 within 20 km

  • Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics)5.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 5.6 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 7.2 km · 0 within 5 km · 1 within 10 km · 9.8 within 20 km

Childcare and schools

  • Daycare0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.6 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 1.5 within 1 km · 8 within 3 km · 29.5 within 5 km

  • After-school care0.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.6 km · Netherlands: 0.7 km · 0.9 within 1 km · 6.9 within 3 km · 25.3 within 5 km

  • Primary school1.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 0.8 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 0 within 1 km · 5.6 within 3 km · 14 within 5 km

  • Secondary school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.7 km · Netherlands: 2.5 km · 1 within 3 km · 2.6 within 5 km · 15.9 within 10 km

  • VMBO school0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.2 km · Zaanstad: 1.8 km · Netherlands: 2.6 km · 1 within 3 km · 2.5 within 5 km · 14 within 10 km

  • HAVO/VWO school4.7 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 4.3 km · Zaanstad: 2.5 km · Netherlands: 3.4 km · 0 within 3 km · 1.1 within 5 km · 7.5 within 10 km

Getting around

  • Train station3.4 km

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

  • Major interchange station3.4 km

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

  • Motorway access3.3 km

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

Food and drink

  • Restaurant0.9 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.1 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.9 km · 1 within 1 km · 5.6 within 3 km · 59.3 within 5 km

  • Café1.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.7 km · Zaanstad: 1.4 km · Netherlands: 1.5 km · 0 within 1 km · 1 within 3 km · 23.8 within 5 km

  • Snack bar0.8 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 0.7 km · Zaanstad: 0.7 km · Netherlands: 0.8 km · 1.2 within 1 km · 7.9 within 3 km · 61.7 within 5 km

  • Hotel1.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 1.3 km · Zaanstad: 2 km · Netherlands: 2.7 km · 11.3 within 5 km · 30.1 within 10 km · 506.1 within 20 km

Leisure and culture

  • Library4.4 km

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

  • Indoor swimming pool3.7 km

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

  • Ice rink17.5 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 · 3.4 within 5 km · 7.7 within 10 km · 69 within 20 km

  • Performing arts venue3.6 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.7 km · Zaanstad: 4.6 km · Netherlands: 4.7 km · 3 within 5 km · 11.3 within 10 km · 78.4 within 20 km

  • Pop music venue4 km

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

  • Cinema3.4 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 3.4 km · Zaanstad: 5 km · Netherlands: 6.6 km · 2 within 5 km · 2 within 10 km · 21 within 20 km

  • Sauna9.8 km

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

  • Tanning salon1 km

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

  • Attraction7.1 km

    1 Jan 2025 · Nieuw West: 6.7 km · Zaanstad: 5.3 km · Netherlands: 5.6 km · 1 within 10 km · 13.3 within 20 km · 59.7 within 50 km

Safety

  • Fire station2 km

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

All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
GP practice: average distance0.8 km1.1 km0.9 km1.1 km1 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.7 km1 km1 Jan 2025
Daycare: average distance0.7 km0.6 km0.6 km0.7 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average distance1.9 km1.3 km0.8 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 3 km5.64.68.99.81 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 1 km1.411.11.21 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 3 km337.47.71 Jan 2025
GP practice: average number within 5 km13.313.415.316.91 Jan 2025
GP out-of-hours service: average distance5.7 km5.6 km5 km7.1 km1 Jan 2025
Pharmacy: average distance1.1 km1.3 km1.1 km1.3 km1 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average distance5.7 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 km1.91.82.12.81 Jan 2025
Hospital or outpatient clinic: average number within 20 km12.91312.58.31 Jan 2025
Hospital (excluding outpatient clinics): average distance5.7 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 km9.89.78.84.31 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 1 km0.80.91.61.71 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 3 km4.559.8111 Jan 2025
Large supermarket: average number within 5 km14.114.119.323.71 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average distance0.8 km0.8 km0.6 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 1 km2.42.45.86.91 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 3 km12.915.734.947.11 Jan 2025
Other daily groceries: average number within 5 km62.258.962.9102.31 Jan 2025
Department store: average distance3.5 km3.6 km2.4 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 5 km10.922.41 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 10 km5.75.76.96.81 Jan 2025
Department store: average number within 20 km41.140.13519.91 Jan 2025
Café: average distance1.6 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 km12.310.922.31 Jan 2025
Café: average number within 5 km23.821.418.548.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average distance0.8 km0.7 km0.7 km0.8 km1 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 1 km1.21.24.35.81 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 3 km7.913.929.546.11 Jan 2025
Snack bar: average number within 5 km61.757.253.299.91 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average distance0.9 km1.1 km0.7 km0.9 km1 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 1 km10.85.681 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 3 km5.68.532.865.61 Jan 2025
Restaurant: average number within 5 km59.354.959.7143.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average distance1.1 km1.3 km2 km2.7 km1 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 5 km11.310.77.517.61 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 10 km30.129.427.842.81 Jan 2025
Hotel: average number within 20 km506.1505.141499.41 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 1 km1.51.432.81 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 3 km88.119.119.21 Jan 2025
Daycare: average number within 5 km29.529.937.343.91 Jan 2025
After-school care: average distance0.7 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 km6.97.214.314.71 Jan 2025
After-school care: average number within 5 km25.323.829.133.71 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 1 km00.61.41.61 Jan 2025
Primary school: average number within 5 km1414.818.1221 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average distance0.8 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 km2.63.25.381 Jan 2025
Secondary school: average number within 10 km15.914.816.520.51 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average distance0.8 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 km2.52.94.971 Jan 2025
VMBO school: average number within 10 km1413.115.118.31 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average distance4.7 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 km1.11.32.54.41 Jan 2025
HAVO/VWO school: average number within 10 km7.56.88.211.31 Jan 2025
Motorway access: average distance3.3 km3.2 km1.7 km1.8 km1 Jan 2025
Train station: average distance3.4 km3 km2.1 km5.2 km1 Jan 2025
Major interchange station: average distance3.4 km3.4 km5.3 km10.8 km1 Jan 2025
Library: average distance4.4 km4.5 km2.8 km2 km1 Jan 2025
Indoor swimming pool: average distance3.7 km3.6 km2.5 km3.5 km1 Jan 2025
Ice rink: average distance17.5 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 km3.43.53.33.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 10 km7.77.67.88.41 Jan 2025
Museum: average number within 20 km6968.759.222.41 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average distance3.6 km3.7 km4.6 km4.7 km1 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 5 km32.51.73.51 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 10 km11.310.68.48.21 Jan 2025
Performing arts venue: average number within 20 km78.477.364.819.31 Jan 2025
Pop music venue: average distance4 km4.1 km5.5 km10.1 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average distance3.4 km3.4 km5 km6.6 km1 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 5 km21.81.11.21 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 10 km22.12.42.81 Jan 2025
Cinema: average number within 20 km212118.97.11 Jan 2025
Sauna: average distance9.8 km9.8 km7.2 km7.7 km1 Jan 2025
Tanning salon: average distance1 km1.2 km2.2 km4.4 km1 Jan 2025
Attraction: average distance7.1 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 km13.313.912.88.61 Jan 2025
Attraction: average number within 50 km59.759.956.739.81 Jan 2025
Fire station: average distance2 km1.9 km1.6 km2.2 km1 Jan 2025

Businesses

Business locations by sector.

Business locations

530

1 Jan 2025
Business locations by sectorFigures for 1 Jan 2025
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw West
  • Agriculture, forestry and fishing0% (0)
    Nieuw West: 0% · Zaanstad: 0.5% · Netherlands: 3.2%
  • Industry and energy17% (90)
    Nieuw West: 20% · Zaanstad: 21.2% · Netherlands: 14.4%
  • Trade, hotels and restaurants11.3% (60)
    Nieuw West: 16.6% · Zaanstad: 14.8% · Netherlands: 16.4%
  • Transport, information and communication13.2% (70)
    Nieuw West: 11.5% · Zaanstad: 9.9% · Netherlands: 7.9%
  • Financial services and real estate1.9% (10)
    Nieuw West: 3.2% · Zaanstad: 3.5% · Netherlands: 4.8%
  • Business services28.3% (150)
    Nieuw West: 23.5% · Zaanstad: 23.8% · Netherlands: 25.4%
  • Government, education and care18.9% (100)
    Nieuw West: 15.6% · Zaanstad: 16% · Netherlands: 17.1%
  • Culture, recreation and other services9.4% (50)
    Nieuw West: 9.5% · Zaanstad: 10.4% · Netherlands: 10.8%
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Business locations5302,04523,1652,551,5401 Jan 2025
Agriculture, forestry and fishing0010581,0351 Jan 2025
Industry and energy904104,900368,6151 Jan 2025
Trade, hotels and restaurants603403,440419,2301 Jan 2025
Transport, information and communication702352,295202,1501 Jan 2025
Financial services and real estate1065800123,3451 Jan 2025
Business services1504805,505647,5301 Jan 2025
Government, education and care1003203,715435,0951 Jan 2025
Culture, recreation and other services501952,410274,5401 Jan 2025

Cars and motorcycles

Registered vehicles of residents.

Passenger cars

1,987

1 Jan 2026

Cars per household

1

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

Car density

3,802 per km²

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

Motorcycles

191

1 Jan 2026+1 since 1 Jan 2024
Passenger cars by fuelFigures for 1 Jan 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Petrol cars73.7%1,46575.8%4,29579.2%53,32677.9%6,176,696
Cars on other fuels26.3%52224.2%1,36820.8%14,03522.1%1,747,986
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Passenger cars1,9875,66367,3617,924,6821 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,4654,29553,3266,176,6961 Jan 2026
Cars on other fuels5221,36814,0351,747,9861 Jan 2026
Cars per household10.90.90.91 Jan 2026
Car density3,802 per km²1,192 per km²914 per km²236 per km²1 Jan 2026
Motorcycles1915436,803706,9361 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
Figure1 Jan 20241 Jan 20251 Jan 2026
Petrol cars1,6191,5631,465
Cars on other fuels365438522
Cars per household111
Motorcycles190186191

Area and buildings

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

Total area

58 ha

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

Address density

2,319 per km²

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

Non-residential properties

22

1 Jan 2025

Newly built non-residential properties

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2025
Land and waterFigures for 2026
Westerwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlands
Land91.2%52 ha91.3%475 ha88.5%7,368 ha80.9%3,362,600 ha
Water8.8%5 ha8.7%45 ha11.5%955 ha19.1%791,737 ha
All figures in this section
FigureWesterwatering ZuidNieuw WestZaanstadNetherlandsPeriod
Non-residential properties226749,8581,212,4921 Jan 2025
Newly built non-residential properties003413,3832025
Total area58 ha521 ha8,324 ha4,154,337 ha2026
Land52 ha475 ha7,368 ha3,362,600 ha2026
Water5 ha45 ha955 ha791,737 ha2026
Address density2,319 per km²2,218 per km²2,193 per km²2,093 per km²1 Jan 2026
Figures over time, 2024 to 2026
Figure202420252026
Total area58 ha58 ha58 ha
Land52 ha52 ha52 ha
Water5 ha5 ha5 ha
Address density
1 Jan 2024 to 1 Jan 2026
PeriodWesterwatering Zuid
1 Jan 20242,110 per km²
1 Jan 20252,223 per km²
1 Jan 20262,319 per km²

Source

Figures: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), published under CC BY 4.0. View the license

Figures: Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO), EP-Online, published under EP-Online terms of use. View the license

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