Welten-Benzenrade
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Welten-Benzenrade, Heerlen

District in Heerlen

7.4
Residents give Welten-Benzenrade a good ratingThis score is based on 3 responses
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Welten-Benzenrade has 3,940 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 2,096 homes in Welten-BenzenradeCurrently there are 25 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 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.

Residents

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.

Housing

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%).

Homes for sale

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.

Rental homes

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.

Energy

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.

Amenities

GP
1,7 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
1,6 km
Supermarket
0,7 km
Railway station
2,6 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,8 km
Secondary school
1,4 km
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Experiences of Welten-Benzenrade

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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
825Single-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
€35,300 P.A.average per resident15% above the national average
€39,900 P.A.average per income recipient7% above the national average
1%is in paid employment
0%is self-employed
1%
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
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Housing market in Welten-Benzenrade

Sale price · Q3 2026
€304.000
average▼ 19,9%
€300.000
median▼ 5,8%
11 sales · vs. Q2 2026
€/m² for sale · Q3 2026
€2.470
average▼ 3,4%
€2.256
median▼ 18,0%

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
68 days
average time listed · vs. last year
43
sales in the past year
139 m²
average living area
€220.000
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
18 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
102 m²
average living area
€785
lowest rent in the past year

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
1.060
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Welten-Benzenrade
2.770
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Welten-Benzenrade

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

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 79% 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 €376,977 (€2,723 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 20%.

Is Welten-Benzenrade a nice place to live?

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.

What kind of people live in Welten-Benzenrade?

Wijk Welten-Benzenrade has 3,940 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (39%).

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 2.6 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 25 homes for sale and 3 homes for rent in Welten-Benzenrade.

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