District in Purmerend
Beemster is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Purmerend The district has a total area of 7.207 hectares, of which 7.058 hectares are land and 149 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK043908. The postcode area is 1461AA-1464PC.
Beemster has 11.735 residents. Of these, 49,6% are men and 50,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,0%). The other age groups are 24,1% for '25 to 45 years', 19,6% for '65 years or older', 18,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 49,6% is unmarried, 40,1% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 4,1% is widowed. 10.065 residents originate from the Netherlands, 630 come from Europe and 1.040 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 4.685 households in Beemster. 27,0% of these are single-person households, 30,4% households without children and 42,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Beemster there are 9.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €49.000, which is €6.800 (16%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.400, which is €4.500 (13%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Beemster are educated to an intermediate level. 43,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 11.735 residents, around 78% are in paid employment, which amounts to 9.153 people. This is 6% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (75%), while 25% are self-employed. In Beemster, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.060 people receive this benefit.
In Beemster there are 4.622 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €574.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 78% privately owned, 17% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Beemster are 1950-1970 (15%) and 2020 and later (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Beemster. The most recently listed home is Vlinderslag 41 by HR Home. Aandacht maakt het verschil.. No homes were sold in Beemster over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Beemster. The most recent home is Akker 26, offered by Quadyck Real Estate. No homes were let in Beemster over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Beemster.
In Beemster there are 3.036 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), C (16%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Beemster uses 3.130 kWh of electricity per year. This is 23% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 920 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 800 m³.
Over the past year a home for sale in Beemster was listed for an average of €659,133 (€4,319 per m²). That is 25% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 12%.
A rental home in Beemster cost an average of €1,748 per month (€15 per m²). That is 19% below the national average.
Wijk Beemster has 11,735 residents. Many families: 43% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Beemster is remarkably efficient: 57% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.
From Beemster you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.5 km, a GP at 1.5 km, a railway station at 6.2 km, a primary school at 1.2 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 68 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Beemster. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 19 days.
