Goverwelle
Zuid-HollandGoudaGoverwelle

Goverwelle, Gouda

District in Gouda

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Goverwelle has 10,680 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 4,269 homes in GoverwelleCurrently there are 31 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in GoverwelleBased on registered homes

Goverwelle is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Gouda The district has a total area of 150 hectares, of which 146 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK051307. The postcode area is 2806HR-2807SR.

Residents

Goverwelle has 10.680 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,2%). The other age groups are 22,2% for '25 to 45 years', 17,1% for '65 years or older', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,6% is unmarried, 43,9% is married, 7,3% is divorced and 4,3% is widowed. 6.930 residents originate from the Netherlands, 720 come from Europe and 3.030 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 4.325 households in Goverwelle. 28,6% of these are single-person households, 29,4% households without children and 42,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons.

In Goverwelle there are 8.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.100, which is €1.300 (4%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €29.900, which is €700 (2%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Goverwelle are educated to an intermediate level. 41,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 10.680 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 7.049 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Goverwelle, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.570 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Goverwelle there are 4.269 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €333.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 65% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Goverwelle are 1990-2000 (51%) and 1980-1990 (35%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Goverwelle. The most recently listed home is Gortmolenerf 68 by Blauw Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Goverwelle over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Goverwelle. The most recent home is Baliemolenerf 20, offered by 123Wonen de Verhuurmakelaar op Funda. No homes were let in Goverwelle over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Goverwelle.

Energy

In Goverwelle there are 4.302 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (42%), B (34%) and A (15%). On average, an address in Goverwelle uses 2.530 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 840 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 34% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
0,9 km
Hospital
3,9 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
1,2 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
2,0 km
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Jip Goossens
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Polderbuurt29-04-2025
Great living environment

My experience is very positive, I've never had any problems except that the wifi sometimes stops working.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,235Single-person households
1,270Households without children
1,820Households 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
€29,900 P.A.average per resident3% below the national average
€37,100 P.A.average per income recipient1% 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
Goverwelle
Netherlands

Benefits

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

Sale price · Q3 2026
€477.130
average▲ 11,8%
€439.500
median▼ 1,2%
23 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€4.098
average▲ 3,5%
€4.091
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Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days ▼ 71,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
55
sales in the past year
115 m²
average living area
€315.000
lowest sale price 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)
Goverwelle
840
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Goverwelle
2.530
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Goverwelle

Which type of home is most common in Goverwelle?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (55%).

How expensive are houses in Goverwelle?

Over the past year a home for sale in Goverwelle was listed for an average of €465,545 (€4,071 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 12%.

What kind of people live in Goverwelle?

Wijk Goverwelle has 10,680 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (31%). Many families: 42% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Goverwelle?

The housing supply in Goverwelle is remarkably efficient: 73% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Goverwelle?

From Goverwelle you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.2 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Goverwelle?

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

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