Buying a home in Oostzijderveld, Zaandam.
Oostzijderveld is where you'll find solid family homes, mostly built in the 1980s and 90s, with decent gardens and room to breathe—a world away from Amsterdam's cramped terraces. The neighbourhood sits just north of Zaandam's compact centre, so you're a quick walk or bike ride from the station, schools, and shops. Your neighbours tend to be long-term residents, young families, and people who value a bit of quiet without feeling isolated. It's the kind of place where locals actually use their backyards and know each other's names.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Oostzijderveld
Pros:
- Hemrik Scholte station is a 10-minute walk away, direct connection to Amsterdam Centraal and beyond via the Zaanlijn
- Open sightlines across polderland; houses don't feel boxed in by neighbors
- Quieter than central Zaandam while still minutes from the Zaan riverfront shops and cafés
- Mix of 1960s–70s single-family homes and newer builds; not a cookie-cutter development
Cons:
- No supermarket within the neighborhood; closest Albert Heijn is across the Zaan in central Zaandam
- Evening and weekend train frequency drops sharply after 23:00
- Surrounded by water and green on three sides means limited direct car access; you funnel through one or two roads
- Polder setting can feel isolating in winter when daylight is short and wind picks up
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Zaanstad
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 78.83
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 404
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 96
- Violence and threats
- 44
- Vandalism and public order
- 51
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Zaandam
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Asking prices and sale prices in Zaandam
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The wider housing market in Zaandam
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Updated: September 2026