Buying a home in Oranjebuurt, Beverwijk.
The Oranjebuurt is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly in the 1930s homes and some later housing blocks. You're close to Beverwijk's centre without the bustle of it. The neighbourhood has its own primary school and a couple of playgrounds where kids naturally gather. Shops are within walking distance, and the train connection to Amsterdam is quick to reach.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Oranjebuurt
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central and Utrecht via Beverwijk station (12 minutes to Amsterdam)
- Many 1930s homes with original details and spacious plots, significantly cheaper than comparable properties in Amsterdam
- Close to Beverwijkse Strand and the Zaan for recreation
- Local shopping street (Zeestraat) for daily groceries without needing to go to the city centre
Cons:
- Industrial area to the north (Spaarne-oever) with regular noise and odour nuisance
- Heavy through-traffic on Zeestraat towards the A8; loud and congested
- Limited cultural offerings; most restaurants and nightlife in Amsterdam or Zaandam
- School options in Beverwijk are limited; many parents choose schools in Amsterdam
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Beverwijk
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 50.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 119
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Oranjebuurt offer?
Beverwijk sits between the sea and working industry, which gives you a straightforward mix of active harbour and quiet neighbourhoods. Most homes here are 1930s and 1950s builds, solid and affordable, with families who stay because it simply works. You're ten minutes from the beach, and the Friday and Saturday market is a serious affair where locals actually shop. It doesn't feel like a tourist spot, but like a place where people actually live.
Buying agent in Oranjebuurt
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Housing market Oranjebuurt
The real estate market in Beverwijk shows notable activity. In the last quarter, 142 homes sold, compared to 129 previously. The average transaction price this quarter was 440,000 euros, up from 415,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,566 euros to 4,495 euros. The average list price increased from 402,000 euros last quarter to 431,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: June 2026
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