Smitsveen is located in the province of Utrecht, in the municipality of Soest. The district has a total area of 61 hectares, of which 60 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK034205. The postcode area is 3762AJ-3765XX.
Smitsveen has 4.985 residents. Of these, 48,4% are men and 51,6% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (25,4%). The other age groups are 25,3% for '45 to 65 years', 19,6% for '65 years or older', 16,2% for '0 to 15 years' and 13,4% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,6% is unmarried, 37,0% is married, 9,4% is divorced and 5,0% is widowed. 2.690 residents originate from the Netherlands, 290 come from Europe and 2.005 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 2.270 households in Smitsveen. 40,5% of these are single-person households, 24,7% households without children and 34,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Smitsveen there are 4.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.600, which is €5.600 (13%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.700, which is €5.200 (15%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Smitsveen are educated to an intermediate level. 42,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 36,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 4.985 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 3.390 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Smitsveen, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 870 people receive this benefit.
In Smitsveen there are 2.230 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €336.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. In Smitsveen there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 50% privately owned, 43% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Smitsveen are 1950-1970 (76%) and 1970-1980 (10%).
There are currently 10 homes for sale in Smitsveen. The most recently listed home is Smitsweg 17 by Verrips Makelaardij o.z.. Over the past year, 46 homes were sold in Smitsveen. On average, a home was sold within 27 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Smitsveen over the past year was €466.239. This is 39% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €336.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.894.
There are 6 homes for rent in Smitsveen. The most recent home is Kamperfoeliestraat 20, offered by Huizenbalie.nl op Funda. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Smitsveen. On average, a listing was let within 88 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Smitsveen over the past year was €1.560 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €14 per month.
In Smitsveen there are 1.649 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (26%) and B (21%). On average, an address in Smitsveen uses 2.350 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 800 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.
Neighbourhood is very noisy, often shouting and screaming at the door. The houses are very noisy, especially if you have several children living next to you who are constantly running and flying in and out.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 88% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (69%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Smitsveen was listed for an average of €466,239 (€3,894 per m²). That is 11% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 8%.
Wijk Smitsveen has 4,985 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.
From Smitsveen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 1.4 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 10 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Smitsveen.
