Berkum
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Berkum, Zwolle

District in Zwolle

Berkum has 5,355 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,180 homes in BerkumCurrently there are 16 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BerkumBased on registered homes

Berkum is located in the province of Overijssel, in the municipality of Zwolle The district has a total area of 1.885 hectares, of which 1.836 hectares are land and 50 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK019340. The postcode area is 8024AA-8035PB.

Residents

Berkum has 5.355 residents. Of these, 47,9% are men and 52,1% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (23,9%). The other age groups are 23,6% for '45 to 65 years', 23,1% for '25 to 45 years', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,5% is unmarried, 38,7% is married, 4,6% is divorced and 6,1% is widowed. 4.145 residents originate from the Netherlands, 790 come from Europe and 415 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.400 households in Berkum. 42,3% of these are single-person households, 27,1% households without children and 30,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Berkum there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.100, which is €900 (2%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.900, which is €0 (0%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Berkum are educated to an intermediate level. 43,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 39,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 17,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 5.355 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.963 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Berkum, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.120 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Berkum there are 2.180 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €468.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 36% rental homes and 64% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Berkum are 1950-1970 (29%) and 1990-2000 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Berkum. The most recently listed home is Vossiuslaan 26 by De Flexibele Makelaar Friesland & Groningen. No homes were sold in Berkum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Berkum. The most recent home is Erasmuslaan 32, offered by BoertjesHorst makelaardij. No homes were let in Berkum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Berkum.

Energy

In Berkum there are 1.547 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (25%), C (21%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Berkum uses 2.730 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% 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.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
2,4 km
Hospital
2,5 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
4,4 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,7 km
Secondary school
1,9 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,015Single-person households
650Households without children
735Households 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
€34,900 P.A.average per resident0% above the national average
€43,100 P.A.average per income recipient2% above the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
74%
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
Berkum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Berkum

Sale price · Q4 2026
€784.000
average▲ 22,9%
€832.500
median▲ 58,6%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.568
average▲ 9,6%
€4.261
median▼ 1,8%
+28% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
35 days ▲ 18,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
89
sales in the past year
161 m²
average living area
+28%
more expensive than the national average

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)
Berkum
920
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Berkum
2.730
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Berkum

Which type of home is most common in Berkum?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 73% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Berkum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Berkum was listed for an average of €673,955 (€4,431 per m²). That is 28% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 23%.

What is within walking distance in Berkum?

From Berkum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 4.4 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Berkum?

Right now you will find 16 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Berkum.

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