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Piershil has 1,915 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 776 homes in PiershilCurrently there are 15 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in PiershilBased on registered homes

Piershil is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Hoeksche Waard. The district has a total area of 1.053 hectares, of which 1.025 hectares are land and 28 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK196312. The postcode area is 3265AA-3265LM.

Residents

Piershil has 1.915 residents. Of these, 48,6% are men and 51,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (26,6%). The other age groups are 22,7% for '65 years or older', 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 15,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,3% is unmarried, 44,4% is married, 7,3% is divorced and 7,0% is widowed. 1.570 residents originate from the Netherlands, 205 come from Europe and 135 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 790 households in Piershil. 31,0% of these are single-person households, 30,4% households without children and 38,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Piershil there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.800, which is €2.400 (6%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.400, which is €2.500 (7%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Piershil are educated to an intermediate level. 47,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.915 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.475 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Piershil, 24% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 390 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Piershil there are 776 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €350.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Piershil are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1970-1980 (18%).

Homes for sale in Piershil

There are currently 15 homes for sale in Piershil. The most recently listed home is Waterhoen 1 by Ooms Veldhoen & Romeijn Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 22 homes were sold in Piershil. On average, a home was sold within 58 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Piershil over the past year was €630.227. This is 80% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €350.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €5.166.

Rental homes in Piershil

There are currently no homes for rent in Piershil. No homes were let in Piershil over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Piershil.

Energy

In Piershil there are 441 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (37%), C (20%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Piershil uses 2.860 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
3,6 km
Pharmacy
3,6 km
Hospital
7,8 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
23,3 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
8,0 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
245Single-person households
240Households without children
305Households 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
€32,400 P.A.average per resident7% below the national average
€39,800 P.A.average per income recipient6% below the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
77%
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
Piershil
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Piershil

Sale price · Q4 2026
€738.450
average▲ 6,4%
€722.500
median▲ 20,4%
10 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€6.076
average▲ 25,9%
€4.516
median▲ 11,4%
+21% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
58 days ▼ 83,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
22
sales in the past year
138 m²
average living area
+21%
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)
Piershil
830
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Piershil
2.860
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Piershil

What is the average asking price in Piershil?

Over the past year a home for sale in Piershil was listed for an average of €630,227 (€5,166 per m²). That is 21% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 6%.

What kind of people live in Piershil?

Wijk Piershil has 1,915 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Piershil?

A considerable share of the supply in Piershil is less efficient: 29% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 830 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Piershil?

From Piershil you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 3.6 km, a railway station at 23.3 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Piershil?

Right now you will find 15 homes for sale in Piershil.

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