
District in West Maas en Waal
Alphen is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of West Maas en Waal The district has a total area of 1.175 hectares, of which 1.035 hectares are land and 140 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK066801. The postcode area is 6626AA-6626KZ.
Alphen has 1.775 residents. Of these, 51,5% are men and 48,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (33,0%). The other age groups are 24,2% for '25 to 45 years', 19,7% for '65 years or older', 14,1% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,9% is unmarried, 45,1% is married, 6,2% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 1.540 residents originate from the Netherlands, 130 come from Europe and 105 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 755 households in Alphen. 27,8% of these are single-person households, 38,4% households without children and 33,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Alphen there are 1.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.700, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.600, which is €300 (1%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Alphen are educated to an intermediate level. 42,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 27,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.775 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.349 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Alphen, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 310 people receive this benefit.
In Alphen there are 754 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €455.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 21% rental homes and 79% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 79% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Alphen are 1950-1970 (20%) and 1970-1980 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Alphen. The most recently listed home is Greffelingsestraat 21 by Van Erp Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Alphen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Alphen. No homes were let in Alphen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Alphen.
In Alphen there are 395 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (24%), C (17%) and B (12%). On average, an address in Alphen uses 3.530 kWh of electricity per year. This is 38% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.090 m³ per year, is 36% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 53% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (56%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Alphen was listed for an average of €549,282 (€3,527 per m²).
Wijk Alphen has 1,775 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%).
A considerable share of the supply in Alphen is less efficient: 29% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,090 m³ per year.
From Alphen you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.8 km, a GP at 3.8 km, a railway station at 11.3 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 26 homes for sale in Alphen.