Zwammerdam

Zwammerdam, Alphen aan den Rijn

District in Alphen aan den Rijn

Zwammerdam has 1,855 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 609 homes in ZwammerdamCurrently there are 6 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in ZwammerdamBased on registered homes

Zwammerdam is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn The district has a total area of 160 hectares, of which 154 hectares are land and 6 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK048471. The postcode area is 2471AA-2471XL.

Residents

Zwammerdam has 1.855 residents. Of these, 52,6% are men and 47,4% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (32,6%). The other age groups are 27,0% for '25 to 45 years', 19,7% for '65 years or older', 10,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 58,5% is unmarried, 33,2% is married, 5,1% is divorced and 3,5% is widowed. 1.550 residents originate from the Netherlands, 120 come from Europe and 185 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 615 households in Zwammerdam. 30,1% of these are single-person households, 35,0% households without children and 35,0% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Zwammerdam there are 1.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.200, which is €1.400 (4%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €31.000, which is €1.800 (6%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Zwammerdam are educated to an intermediate level. 46,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,3% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 21,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.855 residents, around 66% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.224 people. This is 1% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (82%), while 18% are self-employed. In Zwammerdam, 40% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a occupational disability benefit. 420 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Zwammerdam there are 609 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €383.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 30% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Zwammerdam are 1950-1970 (27%) and 1970-1980 (15%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Zwammerdam. The most recently listed home is Brugstraat 8 by Woondroom Alphen op Funda. No homes were sold in Zwammerdam over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Zwammerdam. The most recent home is Dokter Schreuderstraat 33, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. No homes were let in Zwammerdam over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Zwammerdam.

Energy

In Zwammerdam there are 631 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (19%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Zwammerdam uses 2.870 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.160 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 9% below the national average of 1.280 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,5 km
Pharmacy
3,4 km
Hospital
3,3 km
Supermarket
3,3 km
Railway station
3,7 km
Day nursery
2,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
6,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
185Single-person households
215Households without children
215Households 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
€31,000 P.A.average per resident1% above the national average
€37,200 P.A.average per income recipient0% 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
Zwammerdam
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment
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Housing market in Alphen aan den Rijn

Figures for the municipality Alphen aan den Rijn due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q2 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
36 days ▼ 56,6%
average time listed · vs. last year
770
sales in the past year
113 m²
average living area
€106.556
lowest sale price in the past year

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
44 days
average time listed · vs. last year
82
lettings in the past year
94 m²
average living area
€755
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)
Zwammerdam
1.160
Netherlands
1.280
Electricity (kWh)
Zwammerdam
2.870
Netherlands
2.810

Frequently asked questions about Zwammerdam

What does the housing stock in Zwammerdam look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 63% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (41%).

How much does a home cost in Zwammerdam?

Over the past year a home for sale in Zwammerdam was listed for an average of €475,623 (€4,208 per m²).

What is the average rent in Zwammerdam?

A rental home in Zwammerdam cost an average of €1,447 per month (€17 per m²).

Who lives in Zwammerdam?

Wijk Zwammerdam has 1,855 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (33%). Many families: 35% of the households have children.

Which amenities are close to Zwammerdam?

From Zwammerdam you can on average reach a supermarket at 3.3 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 3.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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