Buying a home in Westeinde, Berkhout.
Westeinde in Berkhout is a quiet neighbourhood where you'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses, often with land around them. Your neighbours are people who chose to be here, not just passing through, and many families pick this spot because you're ten minutes from open countryside yet close enough to Alkmaar for work and shops. The polder shapes life here: plenty of cyclists, silent roads, and in winter you can sometimes skate straight from your garden onto the ice. It's not a bustling hub, but that's exactly why people stay.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Westeinde
Pros:
- Direct bus line 32 to Alkmaar (15 minutes), where you connect to NS trains to Amsterdam or beyond
- Mostly detached houses with gardens; not the typical row-house sprawl of the Randstad
- Quiet location with no through traffic; people live here by choice, not necessity
- Close to the Markermeer for water sports and cycling along the waterfront
Cons:
- No supermarket in Westeinde itself; you depend on car or bike to Berkhout or Alkmaar
- Limited nightlife; restaurants and cafés require a trip to Alkmaar or further afield
- Alkmaar train station is a 15-minute bus ride away, not on your doorstep
- In winter the rural setting can feel grey and isolated
Living environment
Measurable environmental factors that affect comfort and health.
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 39.25
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 105
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 11
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through April 2026
What does Westeinde offer?
Berkhout is a small village where you'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses, often with some land attached. Your neighbours are people who choose to be here, not passing through on their way to Amsterdam. It's ten minutes from Alkmaar and the motorway, so you can leave quickly when you need to, but it doesn't feel like a commuter belt. The polder around you is genuinely good for cycling and walking, and you feel that in the village's character.
Buying agent in Westeinde
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Housing market Westeinde
In Berkhout, the real estate market shows stability with 5 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price rose to 706,000 euros this quarter from 537,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,655 euros to 4,914 euros. The average list price increased to 680,000 euros this quarter compared to 517,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: May 2026
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