Buying a home in Noorderveen, Assendelft.
Noorderveen is a quiet residential area where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly living in spacious homes from the 1970s and 80s with generous gardens. You're within walking distance of the Zaanse Schans and the Zaan river, so you have real greenery and water around you without being in the thick of things. The neighbourhood doesn't feel hectic, yet you're only a short trip away from Zaandam or Amsterdam when you need to be. Schools and shops are nearby, and neighbours tend to know each other here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Noorderveen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Assendelft station (20 minutes)
- Many 1930s houses with original details and spacious plots, not standard 1970s apartment blocks
- Quiet residential area without through traffic; children can play outside without constant cars
- Close to Zaanse Schans and the Zaan river for walks and cycling
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants in the neighborhood itself; you depend on Zaandam or Amsterdam
- Noorderveen feels isolated; you're not in the center of Assendelft or Zaandam
- Few young families; the neighborhood is aging and sometimes feels empty
- Parking can be difficult near the train station; many commuters use it
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Zaanstad
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.10
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 396
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 63
- Violence and threats
- 44
- Vandalism and public order
- 57
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 Noorderveen offer?
Assendelft is a quiet residential area where you'll find families and first-time buyers, mostly in 1930s and 1970s homes. The neighbourhood sits right along the water, and you're ten minutes from the Zaan walking routes and green spaces. What matters locally: you're close to Zaandam and Amsterdam, but without their hustle. Schools are solid, and your neighbours tend to be people who've chosen to stay, not just passing through.
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Housing market Noorderveen
In Assendelft, 68 homes sold this quarter, down from 71 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 535,000 euros, compared to 532,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,534 euros to 4,398 euros. The average list price this quarter was 524,000 euros, compared to 514,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable market despite slight fluctuations in sales and pricing metrics.
Updated: June 2026
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