Centrum is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Castricum. The district has a total area of 89 hectares, of which 89 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK038300. The postcode area is 1901AA-1902RM.
Centrum has 4.920 residents. Of these, 48,2% are men and 51,7% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (29,5%). The other age groups are 26,5% for '45 to 65 years', 21,0% for '25 to 45 years', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,1% is unmarried, 38,6% is married, 7,7% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 4.170 residents originate from the Netherlands, 315 come from Europe and 430 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.355 households in Centrum. 40,8% of these are single-person households, 31,8% households without children and 27,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Centrum there are 4.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €46.700, which is €4.500 (11%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €40.300, which is €5.400 (15%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Centrum are highly educated. 44,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 38,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 17,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.920 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.592 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Centrum, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.310 people receive this benefit.
In Centrum there are 2.435 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €476.000. 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, 12% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1925-1950 (29%) and 1950-1970 (22%).
There are currently 21 homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Bakkerspleintje 8 by Hopman Woonmakelaars Castricum op Funda. Over the past year, 56 homes were sold in Centrum. On average, a home was sold within 44 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Centrum over the past year was €533.563. This is 12% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €476.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.956.
There are currently no homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Burgemeester Mooijstraat 32C, offered by Kloes & Goudsblom makelaardij Castricum. Over the past year, 7 homes were let in Centrum. On average, a listing was let within 51 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Centrum over the past year was €1.753 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €17 per month.
In Centrum there are 1.444 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (27%), A (21%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.270 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below 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 — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (42%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €533,563 (€4,956 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 16%.
From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 0.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 21 homes for sale in Centrum.
