Centrum

Centrum, Vlaardingen

District in Vlaardingen

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Centrum has 15,655 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 7,946 homes in CentrumCurrently there are 118 for sale and 10 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in CentrumBased on registered homes

Centrum is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Vlaardingen The district has a total area of 178 hectares, of which 175 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK062201. The postcode area is 3131AB-3131ZM.

Residents

Centrum has 15.655 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (31,2%). The other age groups are 26,3% for '45 to 65 years', 16,3% for '65 years or older', 14,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 54,9% is unmarried, 30,8% is married, 9,8% is divorced and 4,5% is widowed. 9.190 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.510 come from Europe and 3.950 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 7.975 households in Centrum. 45,6% of these are single-person households, 24,3% households without children and 30,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.

In Centrum there are 12.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €33.100, which is €2.700 (8%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.200, which is €2.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 44,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 15.655 residents, around 64% are in paid employment, which amounts to 10.019 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Centrum, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.280 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Centrum there are 7.946 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €245.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. In Centrum there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 52% rental homes and 48% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 48% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 16% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1925-1950 (35%) and 1950-1970 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Diepenbrockstraat 5 by 't GoeieHuys Kennis van Vastgoed B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in Centrum over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Westhavenkade 36C, offered by Huispedia. No homes were let in Centrum over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Centrum.

Energy

In Centrum there are 8.199 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (16%), A (16%) and E (15%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.210 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 870 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 32% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
0,6 km
Hospital
4,1 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
6,3 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
1,6 km
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6.8
Jaïr
Family · Apartment
Centrum
25-08-2024
It's good but could be better!

Suffering from the waste and drug users in the area. I am a reasonably large-built man so I certainly don't feel unsafe, but many neighbours certainly do, and I miss the trees and nature that used to be there.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
3,640Single-person households
1,940Households without children
2,395Households 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
€27,200 P.A.average per resident11% below the national average
€33,100 P.A.average per income recipient11% below the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
Centrum
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Centrum

Sale price · Q3 2026
€403.194
average▲ 40,8%
€389.000
median▲ 55,6%
49 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€3.994
average▲ 20,3%
€4.024
median▲ 22,3%

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
25 days ▼ 24,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
456
sales in the past year
90 m²
average living area
€125.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days
average time listed · vs. last year
18
lettings in the past year
84 m²
average living area
€850
lowest rent in the past year

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)
Centrum
870
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Centrum
2.210
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Centrum

Which type of home is most common in Centrum?

The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 59% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (66%).

How expensive are houses in Centrum?

Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €312,773 (€3,553 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 41%.

What is the rent in Centrum?

A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €2,098 per month (€26 per m²).

What kind of people live in Centrum?

Wijk Centrum has 15,655 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (31%).

How energy-efficient are the homes in Centrum?

A considerable share of the supply in Centrum is less efficient: 37% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 870 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Centrum?

From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 6.3 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Centrum?

Right now you will find 118 homes for sale and 10 homes for rent in Centrum.

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