
District in Heerlen
Welten-Benzenrade is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen The district has a total area of 535 hectares, of which 534 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK091736. The postcode area is 6411EB-6419XZ.
Welten-Benzenrade has 3.940 residents. Of these, 48,0% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (39,1%). The other age groups are 26,8% for '45 to 65 years', 17,3% for '25 to 45 years', 9,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 7,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,5% is unmarried, 41,4% is married, 11,5% is divorced and 10,4% is widowed. 3.145 residents originate from the Netherlands, 520 come from Europe and 280 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.970 households in Welten-Benzenrade. 41,9% of these are single-person households, 36,0% households without children and 22,1% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.
In Welten-Benzenrade there are 3.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.900, which is €4.100 (11%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €35.300, which is €6.100 (21%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Welten-Benzenrade are educated to an intermediate level. 47,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 37,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 14,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 3.940 residents, around 60% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.364 people. This is 5% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Welten-Benzenrade, 42% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.400 people receive this benefit.
In Welten-Benzenrade there are 2.096 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €293.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 6% owned by housing associations and 21% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Welten-Benzenrade are 1970-1980 (38%) and 1950-1970 (25%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Welten-Benzenrade. The most recently listed home is Ir. Lelystraat 138 by Leenen Vastgoed op Pararius. No homes were sold in Welten-Benzenrade over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Welten-Benzenrade. The most recent home is Weltertuijnstraat 84, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Welten-Benzenrade over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Welten-Benzenrade.
In Welten-Benzenrade there are 2.227 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), A (18%) and D (16%). On average, an address in Welten-Benzenrade uses 2.770 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.060 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 17% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Nice neighbourhood with nice people, close to school, shops and other facilities
Auto-translated to English by AIAll the figures show that this is a district without many problems or challenges, although the proportion of 65+ is relatively higher and the proportion of young people/starters is slightly declining.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in Welten-Heerlen And it is a safe, quiet neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 79% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Welten-Benzenrade was listed for an average of €376,977 (€2,723 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 20%.
Residents give Welten-Benzenrade a 7.4 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Nature and greenery stands out with a 8.7; community lags behind with a 5.7.
Wijk Welten-Benzenrade has 3,940 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (39%).
From Welten-Benzenrade you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 2.6 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 25 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Welten-Benzenrade.