Buying a home in Binnenwijzend, Westwoud.
Binnenwijzend in Westwoud puts you in a genuinely rural corner of Drechterland, where you'll find older family homes and a handful of newer builds dotted among the farmland. The main appeal here is space and quiet—proper silence, not the muffled kind—plus easy access to the Ijsselmeer for water sports if you're into that. You're a short drive from Hoorn and Enkhuizen, so you're not cut off. Most people here either work locally or commute, and the schooling runs through the bigger towns nearby.
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What to consider when buying in Binnenwijzend
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached homes, mostly from the 1970s-1990s
- Direct access to the Drechterland countryside and cycling routes toward the Markermeer
- Close to the A7 motorway (junction Westwoud) for commuting to Amsterdam or Alkmaar
- Lower property prices compared to Amsterdam or Zaandam, with more square meters for your money
Cons:
- No train station in Westwoud itself; nearest station is Hoorn (7 km away), requiring a car or 20+ minute bus ride
- Limited local amenities; most shops and services require a trip to Hoorn or the smaller center at Westwoud
- Car-dependent for daily life unless you work locally or are willing to cycle long distances
- Aging housing stock means potential renovation costs on electrical, plumbing, and insulation systems
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Drechterland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 16.94
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 31
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Westwoud
Choose homes in Westwoud that fit what you need. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Westwoud
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Westwoud. The area's median sale price is a useful reference, but it does not value a particular home.
The wider housing market in Westwoud
Buying a home in Westwoud? The median sale price in the previous quarter was around €375,000. When comparing homes, look at features such as living area and condition alongside similar homes.
Updated: September 2026