Buying a home in Gommerwijk West-West, Enkhuizen.
Gommerwijk West-West is where Enkhuizen's newer residential streets meet real sailing town energy—you're minutes from the harbour and the water that defines this place. Homes here tend to be contemporary and mid-range, built mostly in the last 30 years, with families and professionals who work both locally and commute to Amsterdam. The neighbourhood stays quieter than the old centre, but you're not isolated; the supermarket, primary schools, and cycle paths to the marina are all close by. You'll notice the light here changes with the seasons and the tides—it's the kind of detail that matters when you're this near water.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Gommerwijk West-West
Pros:
- Direct NS rail connection to Amsterdam Centraal (35–40 minutes), useful for commuters who don't want to drive daily
- The Drommedaris tower and old harbour are a 10-minute walk away; genuinely walkable town centre with cafés and restaurants
- Quieter than the historic centre; residential streets with room to breathe and older family homes rather than holiday-rental chaos
- Smaller regional supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) within cycling distance; no hypermarket nearby but functional
Cons:
- Limited job market in Enkhuizen itself; most residents commute out for work
- Winter can feel isolating: the town empties significantly when summer tourism stops
- Most properties are older (1960s–1980s suburban builds or converted period houses); renovation costs tend to surprise buyers
- Cycling to Amsterdam or Alkmaar takes 45+ minutes; car dependency is real despite the train station
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Enkhuizen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.96
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 315
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 42
- Violence and threats
- 50
- Vandalism and public order
- 61
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 Enkhuizen
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Enkhuizen
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The wider housing market in Enkhuizen
Buying a home in Enkhuizen? The median sale price was around € 388,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026