Buying a home in De Cocksdorp, De Cocksdorp.
De Cocksdorp is the quietest corner of Texel, where you'll find mostly single-family homes and small apartment buildings rather than tourist crowds. Your neighbours are year-round residents—families, retirees, people who chose the island for the space and the rhythm of it. The village sits just inland from Texel's northern beaches, so you're close enough for morning walks but removed from the seasonal bustle of the seaside resorts. What actually matters here is that life moves slowly; the local grocery, the school, the polder landscape—everything you need is within easy reach.
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What to consider when buying in De Cocksdorp
Pros:
- Car-free village center with shops, restaurants, and the harbor all within walking distance
- Direct ferry connection to Den Helder (20 minutes) makes commuting to the mainland straightforward
- Primary school and supermarket (Albert Heijn) within the village
- Quiet residential streets lined with single-family homes and traditional Texel architecture
Cons:
- Limited job market on Texel; most work requires daily ferry commute or remote work
- Restaurant and entertainment options are seasonal and sparse outside summer months
- Medical specialists and hospitals only accessible by ferry in Den Helder
- No train station on the island; car dependency despite the car-free center
- House prices relatively high compared to mainland towns with similar amenities
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Texel
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 32.49
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 45
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 1
- Vandalism and public order
- 1
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 De Cocksdorp
De Cocksdorp is where you'll find Texel's most practical mix of village life and beach access. Most homes here are modest family properties, rarely grand, built for people who work the land or the sea. Your daily walk takes you past the old harbor, bakeries, and a genuinely local supermarket—not a tourist trap. The beach is genuinely close, and the northern landscape of the island keeps things quiet and windswept rather than manicured.
Asking prices and sale prices in De Cocksdorp
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The wider housing market in De Cocksdorp
In De Cocksdorp, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 42, compared to 34 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 498,000 euros, down from 541,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter decreased from 4,672 euros to 4,323 euros. The average list price also went from 574,000 euros last quarter to 515,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable property valuation trend despite the changes in transaction prices.
Updated: April 2026
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