
Municipality in Limburg
Brunssum is located in the province of Limburg The municipality has a total area of 1.734 hectares, of which 1.724 hectares are land and 10 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0899. The postcode area is 6441AB-6446XZ.
Brunssum has 27.770 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,2%). The other age groups are 27,0% for '65 years or older', 21,9% for '25 to 45 years', 12,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 41,2% is unmarried, 40,1% is married, 11,1% is divorced and 7,6% is widowed. 20.715 residents originate from the Netherlands, 4.339 come from Europe and 2.716 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 13.775 households in Brunssum. 40,6% of these are single-person households, 30,6% households without children and 28,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,0 persons.
In Brunssum there are 23.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.700, which is €4.100 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.000, which is €2.200 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Brunssum are educated to an intermediate level. 45,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,6% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 20,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 27.770 residents, around 58% are in paid employment, which amounts to 16.107 people. This is 7% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Brunssum, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 6.620 people receive this benefit.
In Brunssum there are 14.512 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €222.000. Of these, around 93% are occupied and 7% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 39% rental homes and 61% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 62% privately owned, 28% owned by housing associations and 10% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Brunssum are 1950-1970 (25%) and 1970-1980 (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Brunssum. The most recently listed home is Bouwbergstraat 3A by OPS Advies makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Brunssum over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Brunssum. The most recent home is Chopinstraat 32, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Brunssum over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Brunssum.
In Brunssum there are 14.974 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (23%), F (14%) and A (13%). On average, an address in Brunssum uses 2.710 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.030 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 20% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
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Auto-translated to English by AIGood !!!! Only in the supermarkets the friendliness could be a bit better
Auto-translated to English by AINice and good living, sociable neighbours look out for each other, which is also important, only a pity that it's gradually deteriorating in the 20 years we've been living here now
Auto-translated to English by AII was born and raised there. Left and have been living there again for 18 years. Feeling at home, and walking around brings back warm memories.
Auto-translated to English by AIIs a bit outdated, could do with something for young people.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbours are incredibly kind, helpful, and interested. Generally, the age range is a bit older, but it's a quiet neighbourhood and everyone is always up for a chat. There's a nice park, but they're going to build 9 more houses on the other side, and that worries me, because I expect it will get busier with cars and a lot of greenery will disappear.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a safe neighbourhood with nice people, good hygiene, and a wide range of housing, education, green spaces, and amenities. Additionally, the neighbourhood is easily accessible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 60% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Brunssum was listed for an average of €307,121 (€2,431 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 5%.
A rental home in Brunssum cost an average of €971 per month (€15 per m²).
Residents give Brunssum a 6.8 out of 10 based on 11 reviews. The strongest score is for nature and greenery (8.1), the weakest for accessibility (5.5).
A considerable share of the supply in Brunssum is less efficient: 25% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,030 m³ per year.
From Brunssum you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 6.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 208 homes for sale and 18 homes for rent in Brunssum.