District in Waterland
Watergang is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Waterland The district has a total area of 465 hectares, of which 415 hectares are land and 50 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK085205. The postcode area is 1151CW-1454AW.
Watergang has 555 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 48,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,8%). The other age groups are 22,5% for '25 to 45 years', 20,7% for '0 to 15 years', 20,7% for '65 years or older' and 6,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,2% is unmarried, 36,0% is married, 6,3% is divorced and 3,6% is widowed. 450 residents originate from the Netherlands, 35 come from Europe and 70 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 230 households in Watergang. 28,3% of these are single-person households, 32,6% households without children and 39,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Watergang there are 400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €54.200, which is €12.000 (28%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €42.400, which is €7.500 (21%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Watergang are highly educated. 55,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 22,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 22,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 555 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 427 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (62%), while 38% are self-employed. In Watergang, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 110 people receive this benefit.
In Watergang there are 226 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €675.000. Of these, around 91% are occupied and 9% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations, 9% owned by other landlords and 1% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Watergang are 2010-2020 (22%) and 1950-1970 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Watergang. The most recently listed home is Dorpsstraat 15 by Huispedia. No homes were sold in Watergang over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Watergang. The most recent home is Dorpsstraat 1, offered by +31 Vastgoed. No homes were let in Watergang over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Watergang.
In Watergang there are 166 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (40%), C (15%) and B (13%). On average, an address in Watergang uses 3.690 kWh of electricity per year. This is 45% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.200 m³ per year, is 50% above the national average of 800 m³.
The housing stock is relatively young — 62% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is detached houses (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Watergang was listed for an average of €758,304 (€5,138 per m²). That is 44% above the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Watergang cost an average of €2,656 per month (€23 per m²). That is 23% above the national average.
Wijk Watergang has 555 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Watergang is remarkably efficient: 76% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,200 m³ per year.
From Watergang you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.9 km, a GP at 3.1 km, a railway station at 8.5 km, a primary school at 3.1 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 9 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Watergang.
