
District in Alphen aan den Rijn
Benthuizen is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn The district has a total area of 1.270 hectares, of which 1.232 hectares are land and 38 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK048431. The postcode area is 2731AA-2731PZ.
Benthuizen has 3.590 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,2%). The other age groups are 22,4% for '25 to 45 years', 20,1% for '65 years or older', 19,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,8% is unmarried, 44,4% is married, 5,3% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 3.160 residents originate from the Netherlands, 175 come from Europe and 255 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.400 households in Benthuizen. 26,8% of these are single-person households, 30,7% households without children and 42,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,6 persons.
In Benthuizen there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.300, which is €2.500 (7%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.700, which is €500 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Benthuizen are educated to an intermediate level. 55,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 22,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 21,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.590 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.477 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Benthuizen, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 650 people receive this benefit.
In Benthuizen there are 1.418 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €399.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Benthuizen are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1970-1980 (21%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Benthuizen. The most recently listed home is Dorpsstraat 34 by De Pater Makelaardij Waddinxveen NVM. No homes were sold in Benthuizen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Benthuizen. The most recent home is Dorpsstraat 50, offered by Van As Oviron makelaars & taxateurs op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were let in Benthuizen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Benthuizen.
In Benthuizen there are 1.608 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (39%), A (24%) and D (13%). On average, an address in Benthuizen uses 2.950 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.070 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 73% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (42%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Benthuizen was listed for an average of €599,357 (€4,490 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 34%.
Wijk Benthuizen has 3,590 residents. Many families: 43% of the households have children.
From Benthuizen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 6.6 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 13 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Benthuizen.