District in Alphen-Chaam
Alphen is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam The district has a total area of 3.992 hectares, of which 3.981 hectares are land and 11 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK172301. The postcode area is 5131AA-5131ZS.
Alphen has 4.415 residents. Of these, 51,1% are men and 48,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,2%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '65 years or older', 21,9% for '25 to 45 years', 15,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,5% is unmarried, 45,0% is married, 5,4% is divorced and 5,1% is widowed. 3.660 residents originate from the Netherlands, 520 come from Europe and 235 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.830 households in Alphen. 27,0% of these are single-person households, 37,2% households without children and 35,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.
In Alphen there are 3.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.500, which is €1.700 (5%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.100, which is €1.900 (7%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Alphen are educated to an intermediate level. 45,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.415 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.091 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Alphen, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 900 people receive this benefit.
In Alphen there are 1.852 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €412.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Alphen are 1970-1980 (19%) and 1950-1970 (17%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Alphen. The most recently listed home is Borgersstede 17 by Thuiz Makelaardij B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in Alphen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Alphen. The most recent home is Dorenbos 11, offered by www.woninginzicht.nl. No homes were let in Alphen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Alphen.
In Alphen there are 1.869 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (27%), A (20%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Alphen uses 3.400 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.290 m³ per year, is 1% above the national average of 1.280 m³.
Everyone knows everyone. People look out for each other. It's a cosy, open and accessible neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has a group chat where questions, unsafe situations and all other things can be discussed.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a nice neighbourhood but far too little to do
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet and reliable neighbourhood, no nuisance, tidy and well-maintained.
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The most common type is detached houses (40%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Alphen was listed for an average of €507,413 (€3,408 per m²).
Residents give Alphen a 8.3 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (10.0), the weakest for education (5.5).
Wijk Alphen has 4,415 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Alphen is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,290 m³ per year.
From Alphen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 13.2 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 46 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Alphen. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 70 days — relatively long for the current market.
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