Waterkant

Waterkant, Barendrecht

District in Barendrecht

Waterkant has 1,745 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 774 homes in WaterkantCurrently there are 17 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WaterkantBased on registered homes

Waterkant is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Barendrecht The district has a total area of 23 hectares, of which 23 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK048915. The postcode area is 2993DA-2993DZ.

Residents

Waterkant has 1.745 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 52,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,2%). The other age groups are 26,9% for '65 years or older', 19,2% for '25 to 45 years', 13,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,0% is unmarried, 45,0% is married, 7,4% is divorced and 6,6% is widowed. 1.040 residents originate from the Netherlands, 115 come from Europe and 590 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 780 households in Waterkant. 31,4% of these are single-person households, 33,3% households without children and 35,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Waterkant there are 1.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.500, which is €300 (1%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.700, which is €800 (2%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Waterkant are educated to an intermediate level. 43,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.745 residents, around 73% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.274 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Waterkant, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 420 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Waterkant there are 774 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €416.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 43% rental homes and 57% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 57% privately owned, 21% owned by housing associations and 22% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Waterkant are 1990-2000 (69%) and 2000-2010 (31%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Waterkant. The most recently listed home is Kreeftwater 4 by REMAX Makelaarsgroep op Funda. No homes were sold in Waterkant over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Waterkant. The most recent home is Middeldijkerplein 107, offered by VERRA Makelaars Rotterdam op Pararius. No homes were let in Waterkant over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Waterkant.

Energy

In Waterkant there are 555 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (67%), B (22%) and A+ (10%). On average, an address in Waterkant uses 2.520 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 550 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 31% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,9 km
Pharmacy
1,9 km
Hospital
1,9 km
Supermarket
0,8 km
Railway station
5,6 km
Day nursery
2,0 km
Primary school
2,0 km
Secondary school
2,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
245Single-person households
260Households without children
275Households 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
€35,700 P.A.average per resident2% above the national average
€42,500 P.A.average per income recipient1% above the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
73%
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
Waterkant
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Waterkant

Sale price · Q4 2026
€517.545
average▼ 22,5%
€495.000
median▼ 15,4%
11 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.682
average▼ 18,4%
€4.057
median▼ 10,5%
+20% vs. national average

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
45 days ▲ 9,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
62
sales in the past year
145 m²
average living area
+20%
more expensive than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
16 days ▼ 64,7%
average time listed · vs. last year
10
lettings in the past year
93 m²
average living area
-20%
cheaper 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)
Waterkant
550
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Waterkant
2.520
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Waterkant

What does the housing stock in Waterkant look like?

The housing stock is relatively young — 100% dates from after 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (46%).

How much does a home cost in Waterkant?

Over the past year a home for sale in Waterkant was listed for an average of €636,629 (€4,378 per m²). That is 20% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 23%.

What is the average rent in Waterkant?

A rental home in Waterkant cost an average of €1,729 per month (€19 per m²). That is 20% below the national average.

Who lives in Waterkant?

Wijk Waterkant has 1,745 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Waterkant?

The housing supply in Waterkant is remarkably efficient: 100% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 550 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Waterkant?

From Waterkant you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 1.9 km, a railway station at 5.6 km, a primary school at 2.0 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Waterkant?

Right now you will find 17 homes for sale in Waterkant.

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