District in Zoetermeer
Centrum is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Zoetermeer The district has a total area of 350 hectares, of which 342 hectares are land and 7 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK063700. The postcode area is 2711AA-2722ZZ.
Centrum has 21.690 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (29,3%). The other age groups are 23,5% for '65 years or older', 23,2% for '45 to 65 years', 13,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 50,7% is unmarried, 30,8% is married, 12,5% is divorced and 5,9% is widowed. 13.325 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.550 come from Europe and 6.810 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 11.670 households in Centrum. 49,7% of these are single-person households, 24,6% households without children and 25,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.
In Centrum there are 17.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.300, which is €500 (1%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.800, which is €600 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Centrum are educated to an intermediate level. 47,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 21.690 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 13.665 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Centrum, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 4.580 people receive this benefit.
In Centrum there are 11.579 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 59% rental homes and 41% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 41% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 22% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Centrum are 1950-1970 (30%) and 1980-1990 (20%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Centrum. The most recently listed home is Dunantstraat 1319 by Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars. No homes were sold in Centrum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Centrum. The most recent home is Engelandlaan 32, offered by Schep Vastgoedmakelaars. No homes were let in Centrum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Centrum.
In Centrum there are 12.541 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (21%) and E (16%). On average, an address in Centrum uses 2.310 kWh of electricity per year. This is 18% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 760 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 41% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Super cosy neighbourhood with the shops and restaurants
Auto-translated to English by AIPalenstein in Zoetermeer is a neighbourhood in transformation, where modernisation and greenery take centre stage. The multicultural community creates a lively and diverse atmosphere. With improved homes, green spaces and proximity to amenities, it is an attractive area for families and young professionals. The neighbourhood feels forward-looking, but retains a strong sense of connection among residents.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quite nice to live here, but the aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins are not for me. Otherwise, everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail.
Auto-translated to English by AIFelt like an industrial area rather than a neighbourhood.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 67% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (75%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Centrum was listed for an average of €357,300 (€4,281 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 16%.
A rental home in Centrum cost an average of €1,346 per month (€17 per m²).
Residents give Centrum a 6.7 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially accessibility (8.0) scores well; cleanliness (5.5) receives the lowest rating.
Wijk Centrum has 21,690 residents. Notably, 50% of the households are single-person households.
From Centrum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.8 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 96 homes for sale and 16 homes for rent in Centrum.
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