Buying a home in Centrum-Noord, Castricum.
Centrum-Noord puts you between the shopping street and the dunes, within walking distance of everything you need daily. The homes here are mostly 1970s and 1980s builds—solid, affordable, and full of families who've stayed put for years. You've got the Zeestraat with its baker, supermarket, and cafés, and the beach is a ten-minute walk away. It's not a trendy neighbourhood, but it's one where neighbours know each other and children play outside.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Centrum-Noord
Pros:
- Close to the North Sea Canal and dunes; walk to Castricum aan Zee in 20 minutes
- Castricum train station within walking distance, direct trains to Amsterdam and Alkmaar
- Mostly detached houses with gardens, not the dense row-house density of larger cities
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic
Cons:
- Limited local shops; groceries and errands often require a trip to the town centre or Alkmaar
- Little nightlife; no concentrated restaurant or bar scene like Amsterdam or Haarlem
- Dependent on car or bike for shopping and errands outside the immediate area
- House prices rising due to Amsterdam spillover, but still less diverse supply than larger cities
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Castricum
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 61.11
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 297
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 117
- Violence and threats
- 18
- Vandalism and public order
- 22
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 Centrum-Noord offer?
Castricum is a quiet coastal village where you won't get caught in a busy beach-town rush, yet the beach is ten minutes away. Most homes here are 1930s and 1950s builds, typically with more space than you'd find in the city. Your neighbours tend to be families and retirees who've chosen to stay put, not transient types. The village itself centres on a modest high street with a baker and supermarket, and the Castricumse Zeeën nature reserve sits right on your doorstep.
Buying agent in Centrum-Noord
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Housing market Centrum-Noord
In Castricum, the real estate market shows a slight decline in activity. Homes sold this quarter totaled 82, compared to 83 last quarter. The average transaction price went from 579,000 euros last quarter to 564,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,061 euros to 4,965 euros. Similarly, the average list price decreased from 571,000 euros last quarter to 559,000 euros this quarter. The average WOZ-value this year is lower than last year, reflecting a broader trend in the local market.
Updated: May 2026
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