Bakkum

Bakkum, Castricum

District in Castricum

7.5
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Bakkum has 3,755 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,509 homes in BakkumCurrently there are 22 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BakkumBased on registered homes

Bakkum is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Castricum The district has a total area of 2.242 hectares, of which 2.208 hectares are land and 34 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK038304. The postcode area is 1901HA-1901ZZ.

Residents

Bakkum has 3.755 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,4%). The other age groups are 22,2% for '65 years or older', 20,0% for '25 to 45 years', 17,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,9% is unmarried, 37,2% is married, 7,3% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 3.155 residents originate from the Netherlands, 250 come from Europe and 355 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.625 households in Bakkum. 36,9% of these are single-person households, 26,2% households without children and 36,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Bakkum there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €47.700, which is €11.900 (33%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €37.900, which is €8.700 (30%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Bakkum are highly educated. 49,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 31,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 19,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.755 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.403 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (74%), while 26% are self-employed. In Bakkum, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 750 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bakkum there are 1.509 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €626.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 30% rental homes and 70% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bakkum are 1950-1970 (26%) and 1925-1950 (18%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Bakkum. The most recently listed home is Van Oldenbarneveldweg 53 by Brantjes Makelaars Beverwijk op Funda. No homes were sold in Bakkum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Bakkum. The most recent home is Prof. Winklerlaan 169, offered by www.svnk.nl. No homes were let in Bakkum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Bakkum.

Energy

In Bakkum there are 1.588 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), G (17%) and C (16%). On average, an address in Bakkum uses 2.900 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% 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.

Amenities

GP
1,1 km
Pharmacy
1,7 km
Hospital
4,9 km
Supermarket
1,6 km
Railway station
1,9 km
Day nursery
0,8 km
Primary school
1,0 km
Secondary school
1,5 km
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Neighbourhoods in Bakkum

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Experiences of Bakkum

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8.6
KL
Family · Herenhuis
Bakkum-Zuid28-05-2024
Wonderfully quiet

The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other.

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6.3
Michelle
Samenwonend · appartement
Bakkum-Zuid22-10-2023
Lots of green

Lots of green, quiet neighbourhood.

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7.6
Rabab Alkoujak
Bakkum-Zuid15-10-2023
I feel safe

Friendly neighbourhood, but there aren't many services nearby.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
600Single-person households
425Households without children
600Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€37,900 P.A.average per resident23% above the national average
€47,700 P.A.average per income recipient28% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Bakkum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Castricum

Figures for the municipality Castricum due to limited data
Sale price · Q3 2026
€798.625
average
€635.000
median
8 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€6.353
average
€5.649
median

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days
average time listed · vs. last year
148
sales in the past year
161 m²
average living area
€295.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
38 days
average time listed · vs. last year
32
lettings in the past year
108 m²
average living area
€700
lowest rent in the past year

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Bakkum
1.290
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Bakkum
2.900
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Bakkum

Which type of home is most common in Bakkum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 56% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Bakkum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Bakkum was listed for an average of €650,760 (€4,754 per m²).

What is the rent in Bakkum?

A rental home in Bakkum cost an average of €1,872 per month (€18 per m²).

Is Bakkum a nice place to live?

Residents give Bakkum a 7.5 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Especially nature and greenery (9.3) scores well; safety (4.7) receives the lowest rating.

Who lives in Bakkum?

Wijk Bakkum has 3,755 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Bakkum?

The housing supply in Bakkum is remarkably efficient: 61% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,290 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Bakkum?

From Bakkum you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.6 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 1.9 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Bakkum?

Right now you will find 22 homes for sale in Bakkum.

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