District in Schiedam
Oost is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Schiedam The district has a total area of 115 hectares, of which 114 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK060601. The postcode area is 3111GB-3119XX.
Oost has 11.530 residents. Of these, 52,4% are men and 47,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (38,2%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '45 to 65 years', 15,1% for '0 to 15 years', 11,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 10,7% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 64,3% is unmarried, 25,1% is married, 7,9% is divorced and 2,6% is widowed. 3.690 residents originate from the Netherlands, 3.245 come from Europe and 4.595 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 5.945 households in Oost. 48,7% of these are single-person households, 22,2% households without children and 29,1% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Oost there are 9.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.200, which is €6.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.300, which is €5.600 (16%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oost are educated to an intermediate level. 38,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 30,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 11.530 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 8.186 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Oost, 17% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.060 people receive this benefit.
In Oost there are 5.423 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €256.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations, 33% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Oost are 1925-1950 (48%) and 1950-1970 (14%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Oost. The most recently listed home is Halleystraat 5A by Brussé Vastgoed. No homes were sold in Oost over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Oost. The most recent home is Stationsplein 6F3, offered by vb&t Verhuurmakelaars. No homes were let in Oost over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Oost.
In Oost there are 3.912 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (18%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Oost uses 2.120 kWh of electricity per year. This is 17% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 770 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 4% below the national average of 800 m³.
As a born Schiedammer, I've been living in this neighbourhood for 5 years now. I've never felt any different than I always did. This neighbourhood plays a big role in my life. Old friends and old neighbours who still live there. Lovely to live in a familiar environment. Schiedam has felt familiar for 30 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 71% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (84%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Oost was listed for an average of €312,620 (€3,485 per m²).
A rental home in Oost cost an average of €1,664 per month (€19 per m²).
Wijk Oost has 11,530 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (38%).
From Oost you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.3 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 110 homes for sale and 21 homes for rent in Oost.
