The most affluent neighbourhoods in Den Helder

The wealthiest neighbourhood in Den Helder is Zwanenbalg (9.7), with an average property value of € 605,000. They are spread across Den Helder: 13 in the south, 5 in the centre and 5 in the north. These are mostly small areas: 13 of the 25 have fewer than 1,000 residents. Of the 51 neighbourhoods in Den Helder with a grade for wealth, 9 reach a 7.0 or higher. Den Helder as a whole comes out at a 4.3, against a 6.3 for the middle neighbourhood in the country — one grade for a whole municipality says little about the street you live in.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this list ranked?

On property value — by far the heaviest measure — plus the share of households on a high income and on a low income, benefits, vacancy and the balance between owner-occupied homes and social housing. It describes the neighbourhood and what was measured there, not the people who live in it.

Why is Zwanenbalg at the top?

Zwanenbalg scores a 9.7 on this list, with an average property value of € 605,000. That is the highest of every neighbourhood in Den Helder that has a grade for this measure.

How often are these figures updated?

The figures 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.

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