Buying a home in Koningspade, Hoogwoud.
Koningspade is where you'll find straightforward, family-scaled homes on what used to be farmland—solid mid-century builds and newer bungalows, mostly with gardens. Your neighbours tend to be practical people who've chosen to stay put; it's quiet without feeling isolated, since the village centre is a short bike ride away. You're close enough to the IJsselmeer coast to reach it easily on weekends, and Amsterdam is within reasonable commute distance if you need it. The strip of shops and cafés at the heart of Hoogwoud keeps things grounded—no pretense, just what works.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Koningspade
Pros:
- Small-town calm: you're 500 metres from fields and farms, not hemmed in by urban sprawl.
- Direct train access via Heerhugowaard station (15 min walk), with connections to Alkmaar and Amsterdam.
- Affordable compared to Amsterdam or Alkmaar town centres; older village stock still moves at realistic prices.
- Quiet residential streets; the main N302 bypass keeps through-traffic away from Koningspade itself.
Cons:
- Car-dependent for anything beyond basics—no supermarket within walking distance of Koningspade proper.
- Limited nightlife or dining; nearest real restaurant cluster is Alkmaar (7 km away).
- Flooding risk in low-lying sections during heavy rainfall; some properties have elevated floors or flood-resistant construction.
- Population aging; few young families, limited school provision nearby (you'll likely bus children to Alkmaar).
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Opmeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.07
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 83
- Residential burglary
- 8
- Theft
- 17
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Hoogwoud
Choose homes in Hoogwoud 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 Hoogwoud
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of homes in Hoogwoud with similar characteristics. Use the median sale price as context for the recorded sales, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoogwoud
Buying a home in Hoogwoud? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 385,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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