The best neighbourhoods in Heemskerk
The best neighbourhood in Heemskerk is De Wadden (9.8), with safety 9.9 as its strongest side. They are spread across Heemskerk: 7 in the north, 7 in the west and 6 in the centre. The middle neighbourhood of this top 25 has 1,240 residents. Of the 29 neighbourhoods in Heemskerk with a total grade, 16 reach a 7.0 or higher. Heemskerk as a whole comes out at a 7.2, against a 6.2 for the middle neighbourhood in the country — one grade for a whole municipality says little about the street you live in.
- 19.8
De Wadden
Heemskerk · 1,625 residents
Strongest: safety 9.9
- 29.8
De Citadel
Heemskerk · 2,945 residents
Strongest: safety 9.8
- 39.7
Rendorppark
Heemskerk · 190 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 10.0
- 49.6
Hoogdorp
Heemskerk · 1,930 residents
Strongest: families 9.1
- 59.6
Villabuurt
Heemskerk · 315 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 9.8
- 69.5
Westertuinen
Heemskerk · 295 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 9.7
- 79.3
Beijerlust
Heemskerk · 1,100 residents
Strongest: safety 9.7
- 89.2
Breedweer
Heemskerk · 2,685 residents
Strongest: safety 9.9
- 99.1
Oud Haarlem
Heemskerk · 210 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 10.0
- 108.9
Slotherenbuurt
Heemskerk · 2,260 residents
Strongest: families 9.6
- 118.3
Commandeurs
Heemskerk · 2,390 residents
Strongest: safety 8.9
- 128.2
Waterakkers
Heemskerk · 2,640 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 8.9
- 138.1
De Maer
Heemskerk · 1,240 residents
Strongest: families 9.2
- 147.7
Steenstrapark
Heemskerk · 270 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 9.6
- 157.5
Heemskerkerduin
Heemskerk · 850 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 8.9
- 167.0
Zaalbergkwartier
Heemskerk · 305 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.7
- 176.9
De Houtwegen
Heemskerk · 390 residents
Strongest: wealth & income 8.4
- 186.4
Neksloot
Heemskerk · 1,305 residents
Strongest: families 8.4
- 196.2
Harteheem
Heemskerk · 340 residents
Strongest: safety 7.7
- 206.2
Oosterwijk
Heemskerk · 2,525 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.5
- 215.9
Onderwijzersbuurt
Heemskerk · 1,480 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.4
- 225.9
Oosterzij
Heemskerk · 1,975 residents
Strongest: families 9.8
- 235.4
Noorddorp
Heemskerk · 305 residents
Strongest: quiet & nature 9.2
- 245.1
De Die
Heemskerk · 1,635 residents
Strongest: families 7.0
- 255.0
Verzetstrijdersbuurt
Heemskerk · 1,225 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.4
- 264.8
Centrum
Heemskerk · 1,600 residents
Strongest: amenities 9.7
- 274.7
Beijnesbuurt
Heemskerk · 1,290 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.9
- 284.0
Poelenburg
Heemskerk · 1,455 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.6
- 293.7
Zuidbroek
Heemskerk · 2,565 residents
Strongest: amenities 8.5
Frequently asked questions
How is this list ranked?
On the total grade: safety, amenities, wealth & income, quiet & nature and how the area works out for families, each counting equally. The grade is the neighbourhood's national position on that mix, not the average of the separate grades.
Why is De Wadden at the top?
De Wadden scores a 9.8 on this list, with safety 9.9 as its strongest side. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Heemskerk that has a grade for this measure.
How often are these figures updated?
The crime figures are from the police for 2025; population, boundaries and the other characteristics come from the CBS neighbourhood statistics for 2025. Both are published once a year; the list is recalculated as soon as a new edition appears.