Welten-Benzenrade
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Welten-Benzenrade, Heerlen

District in Heerlen

7.6
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Welten-Benzenrade has 3,980 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,075 homes in Welten-BenzenradeCurrently there are 29 for sale and 3 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Welten-BenzenradeBased on registered homes

Welten-Benzenrade is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Heerlen The district has a total area of 548 hectares, of which 546 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK091736. The postcode area is 6411EB-6419XZ.

Residents

Welten-Benzenrade has 3.980 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (40,7%). The other age groups are 25,9% for '45 to 65 years', 17,0% for '25 to 45 years', 9,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 6,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 36,7% is unmarried, 41,1% is married, 11,6% is divorced and 10,6% is widowed. 3.160 residents originate from the Netherlands, 535 come from Europe and 285 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.995 households in Welten-Benzenrade. 42,6% of these are single-person households, 35,6% households without children and 21,8% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Welten-Benzenrade there are 3.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.700, which is €2.500 (6%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €39.500, which is €4.600 (13%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Welten-Benzenrade are highly educated. 43,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 38,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 18,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 3.980 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.627 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Welten-Benzenrade, 46% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.530 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Welten-Benzenrade there are 2.075 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €295.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 7% 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 (27%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Welten-Benzenrade. The most recently listed home is Valkenburgerweg 120 by Damen Makelaardij | Heerlen op Funda. No homes were sold in Welten-Benzenrade over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Welten-Benzenrade. The most recent home is Dr. Ir. Bungestraat 18, offered by The Rental Agent. No homes were let in Welten-Benzenrade over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Welten-Benzenrade.

Energy

In Welten-Benzenrade there are 1.345 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), A (31%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Welten-Benzenrade uses 2.670 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 790 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 1% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,9 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
2,5 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,3 km
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Experiences of Welten-Benzenrade

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8.1
Erick
Living together · Terraced house
Welten-Dorp15-08-2026
Fijne buurt

Fijne buurt,gemeenschap,rustig

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7.8
Daniel
Family · Terraced house
Welten-Dorp25-05-2025
Nice neighbourhood

Nice neighbourhood with nice people, close to school, shops and other facilities

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8.3
Volmar Delheij
Living together · Vrijstaand huis
Welten-Dorp05-06-2024
This is one of the best neighbourhoods in the municipality of Heerlen

All 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.

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6.3
Fatma Cadinu
Welten-Dorp29-07-2023
Beautiful and quiet

I live in Welten-Heerlen And it is a safe, quiet neighbourhood.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
850Single-person households
710Households without children
435Households 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
€39,500 P.A.average per resident13% above the national average
€44,700 P.A.average per income recipient6% above the national average
82%of the employed are in paid employment
18%of the employed are self-employed
66%
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
Welten-Benzenrade
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Welten-Benzenrade

Sale price · Q4 2026
€278.667
average▼ 17,0%
€252.000
median▼ 15,4%
6 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€2.625
average▲ 9,7%
€2.706
median▲ 11,1%
-35% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
45 days ▼ 43,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
141
sales in the past year
139 m²
average living area
-35%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
25 days ▲ 65,2%
average time listed · vs. last year
9
lettings in the past year
137 m²
average living area
-42%
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)
Welten-Benzenrade
790
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Welten-Benzenrade
2.670
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Welten-Benzenrade

Which type of home is most common in Welten-Benzenrade?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 82% was built between 1945 and 1990.

How expensive are houses in Welten-Benzenrade?

Over the past year a home for sale in Welten-Benzenrade was listed for an average of €344,548 (€2,539 per m²). That is 35% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 17%.

Is Welten-Benzenrade a nice place to live?

Residents give Welten-Benzenrade a 7.6 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Nature and greenery stands out with a 8.8; community lags behind with a 6.0.

What kind of people live in Welten-Benzenrade?

Wijk Welten-Benzenrade has 3,980 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (41%).

What is within walking distance in Welten-Benzenrade?

From Welten-Benzenrade you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.7 km, a railway station at 2.5 km, a primary school at 0.8 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Welten-Benzenrade?

Right now you will find 29 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Welten-Benzenrade.

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