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Chaam has 4,265 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 1,917 homes in ChaamCurrently there are 31 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ChaamBased on registered homes

Chaam is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Alphen-Chaam. The district has a total area of 2.987 hectares, of which 2.966 hectares are land and 21 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK172302. The postcode area is 4861AA-4861TJ.

Residents

Chaam has 4.265 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,7%). The other age groups are 28,1% for '65 years or older', 19,3% for '25 to 45 years', 13,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 42,0% is unmarried, 44,4% is married, 6,8% is divorced and 6,8% is widowed. 3.605 residents originate from the Netherlands, 450 come from Europe and 210 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.855 households in Chaam. 29,1% of these are single-person households, 36,7% households without children and 34,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Chaam there are 3.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.900, which is €700 (2%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.700, which is €1.800 (5%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Chaam are educated to an intermediate level. 42,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 35,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 22,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 4.265 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.199 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Chaam, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.080 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Chaam there are 1.917 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €467.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 14% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Chaam are 1970-1980 (18%) and 1950-1970 (17%).

Homes for sale in Chaam

There are currently 31 homes for sale in Chaam. The most recently listed home is Vianenstraat 2(BOUWKAVEL) by Steverink makelaars. Over the past year, 59 homes were sold in Chaam. On average, a home was sold within 62 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Chaam over the past year was €644.686. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €467.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.761.

Rental homes in Chaam

There are currently no homes for rent in Chaam. The most recent home is Withagen 54/38, offered by www.klikvoorwonen.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Chaam. On average, a listing was let within 43 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Chaam over the past year was €2.250 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €32 per month.

Energy

In Chaam there are 1.267 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Chaam uses 3.270 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.060 m³ per year, is 33% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
7,3 km
Hospital
11,9 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
13,5 km
Day nursery
1,0 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
8,4 km
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Jelle
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Centrum Chaam11-11-2023
Small but nice

Nice little village Plenty of shops Cosy cafes Beautiful houses Lots of new-build neighbourhoods Bus towards Breda and Tilburg 8 from Chaam Simply put, it's a nice village with enough amenities and plenty of places to enjoy yourself

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
540Single-person households
680Households without children
635Households 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
€36,700 P.A.average per resident5% above the national average
€42,900 P.A.average per income recipient2% above the national average
77%of the employed are in paid employment
23%of the employed are self-employed
75%
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
Chaam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Chaam

Sale price · Q4 2026
€682.458
average▲ 6,6%
€649.500
median▲ 25,6%
12 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.187
average▲ 11,9%
€4.384
median▲ 18,0%
+23% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
62 days ▼ 45,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
59
sales in the past year
189 m²
average living area
+23%
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)
Chaam
1.060
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Chaam
3.270
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Chaam

Which type of home is most common in Chaam?

The most common type is detached houses (47%).

How expensive are houses in Chaam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Chaam was listed for an average of €644,686 (€3,761 per m²). That is 23% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 7%.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Chaam?

The housing supply in Chaam is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,060 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Chaam?

From Chaam you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 13.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Chaam?

Right now you will find 31 homes for sale in Chaam.

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