District in Gulpen-Wittem
Wittem is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Gulpen-Wittem The district has a total area of 876 hectares, of which 874 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK172903. The postcode area is 6286AA-6286NA.
Wittem has 1.970 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,7%). The other age groups are 27,9% for '65 years or older', 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 11,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 40,4% is unmarried, 47,2% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 1.635 residents originate from the Netherlands, 235 come from Europe and 100 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 870 households in Wittem. 29,9% of these are single-person households, 39,7% households without children and 30,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Wittem there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.800, which is €4.400 (10%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.800, which is €2.100 (6%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Wittem are educated to an intermediate level. 50,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 20,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 1.970 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.340 people. This is 4% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Wittem, 34% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 490 people receive this benefit.
In Wittem there are 894 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €354.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 27% rental homes and 73% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 73% privately owned, 15% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wittem are 1950-1970 (24%) and 1970-1980 (22%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Wittem. The most recently listed home is Oude Baan 45C by Laan 20 Makelaars. No homes were sold in Wittem over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Wittem. The most recent home is Wittemer Allee 32, offered by Huurwoningen Parkstad op Funda. No homes were let in Wittem over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Wittem.
In Wittem there are 432 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (26%), C (25%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Wittem uses 2.960 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.010 m³ per year, is 26% above the national average of 800 m³.
When I walk through the neighbourhood in the evening, I never feel unsafe, and the streets and pavements are well-maintained. There's also a lot of greenery in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIA wonderfully quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views and great walking routes. In total 4 different bus connections and a bustling shopping centre 2.8 km away. In short, almost everything you would expect from the Heuvelland. Thanks to the spacious cycle and footpaths, the area is extremely suitable for group tours. With a community centre, monastery centre, churches, restaurants and a police station nearby, this neighbourhood is safe and lively. Along the walking routes that extend to, among others, the viewpoint on the Gulperberg, there are enough rubbish bins to keep everything nice and clean. With a primary school, special needs school and secondary school nearby, the area is ideal for families.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 50% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Wittem was listed for an average of €554,071 (€3,053 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 7%.
Wijk Wittem has 1,970 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (30%).
The housing supply in Wittem is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,010 m³ per year.
From Wittem you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.4 km, a GP at 2.4 km, a railway station at 8.1 km, a primary school at 1.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 15 homes for sale and 2 homes for rent in Wittem. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 75 days — relatively long for the current market.
