District in Zaltbommel
Brakel is located in the province of Gelderland, in the municipality of Zaltbommel The district has a total area of 3.793 hectares, of which 3.208 hectares are land and 586 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK029701. The postcode area is 5305BB-5308NV.
Brakel has 8.605 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,7%). The other age groups are 25,2% for '25 to 45 years', 18,0% for '0 to 15 years', 16,7% for '65 years or older' and 14,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 46,9% is unmarried, 43,8% is married, 4,6% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 7.390 residents originate from the Netherlands, 935 come from Europe and 275 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.500 households in Brakel. 32,3% of these are single-person households, 28,4% households without children and 39,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Brakel there are 6.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.200, which is €3.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.400, which is €3.500 (10%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Brakel are educated to an intermediate level. 48,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 8.605 residents, around 79% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.798 people. This is 7% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Brakel, 19% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.240 people receive this benefit.
In Brakel there are 3.184 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €406.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Brakel are 1970-1980 (17%) and 1950-1970 (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Brakel. The most recently listed home is Hovendsedijk 2 by Waterpoort Makelaars. No homes were sold in Brakel over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Brakel. The most recent home is Zaaiwaard 3, offered by Bosscha Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were let in Brakel over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Brakel.
In Brakel there are 1.922 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (35%), C (23%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Brakel uses 3.360 kWh of electricity per year. This is 32% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.000 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 800 m³.
Good communication with fellow villagers and a safe atmosphere, a very pleasant neighbourhood!
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a village on a dike, with a canal and lots of nature around. In the village itself there are some bushes here and there, but also houses in between.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice, good group chat of the village too
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a nice neighbourhood. Nice little playground in the village and a beautiful area for walking.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born and raised here. We know each other, so everyone greets one another. When outsiders come and act strangely, we villagers have a protective culture. In the group chat and on Facebook, word spreads immediately to keep an eye out and lock up valuables. We help each other where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIOverall a good neighbourhood, only a shame that the secondary schools are far away. For supermarkets and similar facilities you also have to go to another place.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is detached houses (43%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Brakel was listed for an average of €449,621 (€3,411 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 17%.
Residents give Brakel a 8.0 out of 10 based on 7 reviews. Especially safety (8.9) scores well; amenities (7.1) receives the lowest rating.
Wijk Brakel has 8,605 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.
From Brakel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.1 km, a GP at 1.6 km, a railway station at 10.9 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 54 homes for sale in Brakel.
