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 3.670 residents. Of these, 50,0% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (24,9%). The other age groups are 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 20,3% for '65 years or older', 20,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,6% is unmarried, 44,7% is married, 5,3% is divorced and 4,4% is widowed. 3.225 residents originate from the Netherlands, 165 come from Europe and 280 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.445 households in Benthuizen. 26,6% of these are single-person households, 31,1% households without children and 42,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Benthuizen there are 2.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.400, which is €200 (0%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.400, which is €1.500 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Benthuizen are educated to an intermediate level. 43,9% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.670 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.826 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Benthuizen, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 700 people receive this benefit.
In Benthuizen there are 1.512 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €444.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 31% rental homes and 69% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 69% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Benthuizen are 1970-1980 (21%) and 1950-1970 (21%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Benthuizen. The most recently listed home is Noordpolder 17 by Van der Sijs makelaardij. No homes were sold in Benthuizen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Benthuizen. The most recent home is Oranje Nassauplantsoen 21, offered by Oviron makelaars en taxateurs. No homes were let in Benthuizen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Benthuizen.
In Benthuizen there are 1.043 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (31%), A (17%) and B (15%). On average, an address in Benthuizen uses 2.810 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 880 m³ per year, is 10% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is mainly post-war — 64% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (44%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Benthuizen was listed for an average of €602,611 (€4,607 per m²). That is 14% above the Dutch national average.
Wijk Benthuizen has 3,670 residents. Many families: 42% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Benthuizen is remarkably efficient: 54% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 880 m³ per year.
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).
