District in Simpelveld
Simpelveld is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Simpelveld The district has a total area of 859 hectares, of which 859 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK096500. The postcode area is 6369AA-6369XZ.
Simpelveld has 5.280 residents. Of these, 48,9% are men and 51,1% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (31,2%). The other age groups are 27,3% for '45 to 65 years', 19,5% for '25 to 45 years', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,2% is unmarried, 42,7% is married, 9,0% is divorced and 8,0% is widowed. 4.265 residents originate from the Netherlands, 725 come from Europe and 290 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.575 households in Simpelveld. 37,7% of these are single-person households, 34,4% households without children and 28,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Simpelveld there are 4.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.100, which is €3.100 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.700, which is €1.200 (3%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Simpelveld are educated to an intermediate level. 44,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 31,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 5.280 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.538 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Simpelveld, 37% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.480 people receive this benefit.
In Simpelveld there are 2.625 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €282.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Simpelveld are 1950-1970 (31%) and 1970-1980 (20%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Simpelveld. The most recently listed home is St. Nicolaasstraat 25 by STERCKWONEN makelaardij op Vastgoed Nederland. No homes were sold in Simpelveld over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Simpelveld. The most recent home is Scheelenstraat 25, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Simpelveld over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Simpelveld.
In Simpelveld there are 1.830 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are D (26%), C (22%) and A (16%). On average, an address in Simpelveld uses 2.770 kWh of electricity per year. This is 9% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.010 m³ per year, is 26% above the national average of 800 m³.
Cosy quiet street and neighbourhood. Friendly neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 61% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Simpelveld was listed for an average of €398,725 (€2,507 per m²). That is 25% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 64%.
Wijk Simpelveld has 5,280 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (31%).
From Simpelveld you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 6.7 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 46 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Simpelveld. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 73 days — relatively long for the current market.
