Buying a home in Oudijk, Westwoud.
You're looking at a quiet village corner where water and open land set the rhythm—Oudijk sits in a landscape of polder fields and smaller waterways, so you're buying peace rather than buzz. Homes here tend toward traditional Dutch rural builds, generously spaced, with room to breathe around them. The Drechterland municipality keeps things small and unhurried; shops and services sit a short drive away in larger villages nearby. If you want to hear yourself think and wake up to uncluttered horizons, this is the kind of place where that actually happens.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Oudijk
Pros:
- Direct cycling access to the North Sea dike and Markermeer waterfront; flat terrain ideal for daily bike commutes to Enkhuizen or Hoorn
- Quiet, car-dependent village where neighbours tend to know each other; no through-traffic noise
- Affordable housing compared to central Holland towns; older farmhouses available for renovation
- Primary school (De Wegwijzer) and basic services (supermarket, pharmacy) within walking distance
Cons:
- No train station in Oudijk; nearest is Hoorn (4 km away); car dependency for commuting beyond cycling range
- Limited evening social life; nearest cinema, theatre, or restaurant cluster is in Hoorn or Enkhuizen (15+ km)
- Few employment opportunities locally; most work outside the village
- Winter flooding risk in low-lying areas near the Markermeer; some streets become impassable during storm surge
- Internet connectivity can be patchy in parts of the village
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
- 3
- 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 August 2026
Finding a home in Westwoud
Choose homes that match what you need and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check whether the information available for each home gives you enough confidence to make a shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Westwoud
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Westwoud, considering features such as size, type and condition. The median sale price for recorded sales is a reference for that sample, not the value of the particular home you are considering.
The wider housing market in Westwoud
Buying a home in Westwoud? The median sale price is around €375,000 based on recorded sales so far this quarter, which is still incomplete. When viewing a home, compare its characteristics, such as living area and condition, with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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