Oostwijk is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Vlaardingen. The district has a total area of 247 hectares, of which 182 hectares are land and 64 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK062204. The postcode area is 3134AA-3134ZB.
Oostwijk has 8.145 residents. Of these, 51,0% are men and 49,0% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (30,8%). The other age groups are 27,1% for '45 to 65 years', 15,9% for '0 to 15 years', 14,7% for '65 years or older' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 55,3% is unmarried, 33,3% is married, 8,3% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 5.260 residents originate from the Netherlands, 855 come from Europe and 2.035 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 3.735 households in Oostwijk. 40,4% of these are single-person households, 26,6% households without children and 32,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Oostwijk there are 5.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €45.500, which is €3.300 (8%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €37.200, which is €2.300 (7%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Oostwijk are educated to an intermediate level. 39,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 29,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 8.145 residents, around 74% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.027 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Oostwijk, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.040 people receive this benefit.
In Oostwijk there are 3.840 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €327.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 42% rental homes and 58% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 58% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 14% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Oostwijk are 1900-1925 (26%) and 1980-1990 (24%).
There are currently 68 homes for sale in Oostwijk. The most recently listed home is Willem Beukelszoonstraat 94 by De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen. Over the past year, 219 homes were sold in Oostwijk. On average, a home was sold within 30 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Oostwijk over the past year was €388.778. This is 19% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €327.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.873.
There are 4 homes for rent in Oostwijk. The most recent home is Olympiade 602, offered by Beauvastgoed Beheer B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 10 homes were let in Oostwijk. On average, a listing was let within 20 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Oostwijk over the past year was €1.562 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €21 per month.
In Oostwijk there are 2.721 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (21%) and B (11%). On average, an address in Oostwijk uses 2.370 kWh of electricity per year. This is 7% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 820 m³ per year, is 3% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is predominantly pre-war — 56% of the homes date from before 1945. In addition, the most common type is flats (56%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Oostwijk was listed for an average of €388,778 (€3,873 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 9%.
A rental home in Oostwijk cost an average of €1,562 per month (€21 per m²).
Wijk Oostwijk has 8,145 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (31%).
A considerable share of the supply in Oostwijk is less efficient: 26% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 820 m³ per year.
From Oostwijk you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 6.1 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 68 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Oostwijk.
