Galecop is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Nieuwegein. The district has a total area of 254 hectares, of which 249 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK035608. The postcode area is 3437BA-3438WK.
Galecop has 8.115 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,4%). The other age groups are 28,7% for '65 years or older', 19,2% for '25 to 45 years', 12,6% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,6% is unmarried, 46,2% is married, 7,4% is divorced and 6,7% is widowed. 5.630 residents originate from the Netherlands, 500 come from Europe and 1.985 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.705 households in Galecop. 33,6% of these are single-person households, 32,0% households without children and 34,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Galecop there are 6.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €43.500, which is €1.300 (3%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €37.300, which is €2.400 (7%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Galecop are educated to an intermediate level. 44,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 8.115 residents, around 70% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.681 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Galecop, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.100 people receive this benefit.
In Galecop there are 3.636 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €456.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 30% rental homes and 70% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 70% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Galecop are 1990-2000 (94%) and 2000-2010 (3%).
There are currently 17 homes for sale in Galecop. The most recently listed home is Herman Gorterhove 27 by REINERIE GARANTIEMAKELAARS op Funda. Over the past year, 107 homes were sold in Galecop. On average, a home was sold within 20 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Galecop over the past year was €513.799. This is 13% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €456.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.412.
There is 1 homes for rent in Galecop. The most recent home is Rembrandthage 58, offered by B & S Rental Service B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 13 homes were let in Galecop. On average, a listing was let within 47 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Galecop over the past year was €1.751 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €18 per month.
In Galecop there are 1.736 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (69%), B (12%) and A+ (11%). On average, an address in Galecop uses 2.470 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% below the national average of 2.550 kWh.
The housing stock is relatively young — 99% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Galecop was listed for an average of €513,799 (€4,412 per m²).
A rental home in Galecop cost an average of €1,751 per month (€18 per m²).
The housing supply in Galecop is remarkably efficient: 99% has an A, A+ or B label.
From Galecop you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.6 km, a railway station at 6.1 km, a primary school at 1.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 17 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Galecop. The market here is fast: a home for sale is listed for an average of just 20 days.
