Buying a home in Westeinde, Berkhout.
Westeinde is a quiet residential pocket in Berkhout where you'll find solid, older homes—mostly family houses from the 1960s and 70s—on leafy streets that feel genuinely lived-in, not showpiece-y. Your neighbors are mostly local families and couples who've stayed put, which means streets that work and a real sense of who lives where. You're close to the polder landscape and the water, so cycling is how people move around here. The primary school and local shops are near enough that kids walk or bike; car-dependent it's not, but you're not isolated either.
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What to consider when buying in Westeinde
Pros:
- North Holland countryside feel with direct access to the Markermeer waterfront; appealing if you want sailing, kitesurfing, or just watching water traffic from your garden
- Quiet, low-density area—you'll have genuine space between houses, not suburban cramping
- Short drive to Alkmaar (15 minutes) or Hoorn (20 minutes) if you need proper shops or services
- Flat cycling terrain makes getting around by bike effortless
Cons:
- No railway station; nearest is Alkmaar or Hoorn, so car dependency is real for commuting
- Limited local services—no supermarket within walking distance, limited restaurants or bars
- Weather exposure: this is open polder, so wind and grey skies dominate; not cosy in winter
- Grondwater (groundwater) is high in the area; foundation and moisture issues crop up in older properties
- Tiny village feel means no anonymity and limited social infrastructure for families or young professionals
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 37.38
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 100
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
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 Berkhout
Berkhout sits in the middle of North Holland's farmland, and you'll find straightforward rural homes here—solid family houses and farmstead conversions where you get genuine space for your money. Your neighbours are mostly working farmers and families who've been here for generations, so it's quiet but not isolated. Amsterdam is close enough for work or weekends, while the village itself has good schools and everyday shops. The landscape is open, the air is clean, and commuting to the city is entirely doable.
Asking prices and sale prices in Berkhout
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The wider housing market in Berkhout
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: April 2026
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