Valkenburg is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul. The district has a total area of 895 hectares, of which 886 hectares are land and 8 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK099400. The postcode area is 6301AA-6301ZZ.
Valkenburg has 7.730 residents. Of these, 47,9% are men and 52,1% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (34,8%). The other age groups are 27,6% for '45 to 65 years', 19,9% for '25 to 45 years', 9,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,3% is unmarried, 38,2% is married, 11,3% is divorced and 9,3% is widowed. 6.090 residents originate from the Netherlands, 940 come from Europe and 700 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 4.015 households in Valkenburg. 45,7% of these are single-person households, 33,1% households without children and 21,2% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Valkenburg there are 6.400 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 €35.300, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Valkenburg are educated to an intermediate level. 41,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 30,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 28,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 7.730 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.179 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Valkenburg, 41% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 2.460 people receive this benefit.
In Valkenburg there are 4.309 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €318.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. In Valkenburg there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 51% rental homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 49% privately owned, 23% owned by housing associations and 28% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Valkenburg are 1950-1970 (28%) and 1925-1950 (13%).
There are currently 118 homes for sale in Valkenburg. The most recently listed home is Roevoetsstraat 12 by Makelaardij Marcel. Over the past year, 174 homes were sold in Valkenburg. On average, a home was sold within 75 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Valkenburg over the past year was €463.973. This is 46% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €318.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €3.677.
There are 2 homes for rent in Valkenburg. The most recent home is Neerhem 45B, offered by Pooters Makelaardij. Over the past year, 26 homes were let in Valkenburg. On average, a listing was let within 54 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Valkenburg over the past year was €1.349 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €17 per month.
In Valkenburg there are 3.070 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (24%), B (23%) and C (20%). On average, an address in Valkenburg uses 2.460 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 900 m³ per year, is 13% above the national average of 800 m³.
The most common type is flats (52%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Valkenburg was listed for an average of €463,973 (€3,677 per m²). That is 10% below the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Valkenburg cost an average of €1,349 per month (€17 per m²). That is 28% below the national average.
Wijk Valkenburg has 7,730 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (35%).
The housing supply in Valkenburg is remarkably efficient: 52% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 900 m³ per year.
From Valkenburg you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 0.9 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 118 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Valkenburg. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 74 days — relatively long for the current market.
