Woudhoek
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Woudhoek, Schiedam

District in Schiedam

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Woudhoek has 7,330 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 3,319 homes in WoudhoekCurrently there are 22 for sale and 4 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in WoudhoekBased on registered homes

Woudhoek is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Schiedam The district has a total area of 101 hectares, of which 98 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK060609. The postcode area is 3123AA-3123TC.

Residents

Woudhoek has 7.330 residents. Of these, 48,1% are men and 51,9% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (27,3%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '45 to 65 years', 22,8% for '25 to 45 years', 14,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,2% is unmarried, 41,2% is married, 8,7% is divorced and 6,9% is widowed. 5.375 residents originate from the Netherlands, 495 come from Europe and 1.465 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.330 households in Woudhoek. 36,9% of these are single-person households, 28,1% households without children and 35,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Woudhoek there are 5.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.500, which is €1.700 (4%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €33.500, which is €1.400 (4%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Woudhoek are educated to an intermediate level. 47,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 24,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 7.330 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 5.204 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (87%), while 13% are self-employed. In Woudhoek, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.800 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Woudhoek there are 3.319 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €343.000. Of these, around 99% are occupied and 1% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 44% rental homes and 56% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 56% privately owned, 35% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Woudhoek are 1980-1990 (74%) and 1970-1980 (23%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Woudhoek. The most recently listed home is De la Marplein 60 by D&S Makelaardij Schiedam. No homes were sold in Woudhoek over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Woudhoek. The most recent home is Slot Assumburgpad 31, offered by Vesteda. No homes were let in Woudhoek over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Woudhoek.

Energy

In Woudhoek there are 2.212 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (40%), A (28%) and B (20%). On average, an address in Woudhoek uses 2.290 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 700 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 13% below the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
1,9 km
Pharmacy
0,7 km
Hospital
3,0 km
Supermarket
0,6 km
Railway station
5,5 km
Day nursery
0,6 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
1,2 km
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Quiet and little traffic

There is little interaction with neighbours and sometimes there is hassle with the parking situation, but otherwise it's good to live here.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
1,230Single-person households
935Households without children
1,165Households 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
€33,500 P.A.average per resident4% below the national average
€40,500 P.A.average per income recipient4% below the national average
87%of the employed are in paid employment
13%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Woudhoek
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Woudhoek

Sale price · Q4 2026
€401.500
average▼ 5,7%
€395.000
median▼ 8,0%
9 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€3.976
average▲ 2,6%
€4.167
median▲ 4,5%

Price trend for sale

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

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
34 days ▼ 24,0%
average time listed · vs. last year
149
sales in the past year
108 m²
average living area
€159.500
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days
average time listed · vs. last year
8
lettings in the past year
112 m²
average living area
€1.435
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)
Woudhoek
700
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Woudhoek
2.290
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Woudhoek

What does the housing stock in Woudhoek look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 99% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (44%).

How much does a home cost in Woudhoek?

Over the past year a home for sale in Woudhoek was listed for an average of €413,490 (€3,871 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 6%.

How is the population of Woudhoek composed?

Wijk Woudhoek has 7,330 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from Woudhoek?

From Woudhoek you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 1.9 km, a railway station at 5.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many homes are currently for sale in Woudhoek?

Right now you will find 22 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Woudhoek.

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