Municipality in Noord-Holland
Drechterland is located in the province of Noord-Holland The municipality has a total area of 8.059 hectares, of which 5.888 hectares are land and 2.170 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0498. The postcode area is 1606AA-1697LA.
Drechterland has 20.476 residents. Of these, 50,4% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,7%). The other age groups are 23,4% for '65 years or older', 21,9% for '25 to 45 years', 15,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,7% is unmarried, 42,9% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 5,0% is widowed. 17.616 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.451 come from Europe and 1.409 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 8.715 households in Drechterland. 30,2% of these are single-person households, 33,4% households without children and 36,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Drechterland there are 16.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €40.900, which is €1.300 (3%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €34.200, which is €700 (2%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Drechterland are educated to an intermediate level. 44,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 26,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 20.476 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 15.357 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Drechterland, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 4.310 people receive this benefit.
In Drechterland there are 8.738 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €423.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 26% rental homes and 74% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Drechterland are 1970-1980 (19%) and 2000-2010 (16%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Drechterland. The most recently listed home is De Zwarte Arend 2 by Streekgoed Makelaardij - Deskundig met resultaat op Funda. No homes were sold in Drechterland over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Drechterland. The most recent home is Laurier 45, offered by KUIN MAKELAARDIJ, actief en gedreven op Funda. No homes were let in Drechterland over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Drechterland.
In Drechterland there are 5.209 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (34%), C (18%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Drechterland uses 2.950 kWh of electricity per year. This is 16% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 920 m³ per year, is 15% above the national average of 800 m³.
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Auto-translated to English by AII have only good experiences with the fellow residents of Westwoud. Everyone I meet is friendly and if you ask for help, whether it's something small or big, people are there to help you. Besides the people, you can also take a quiet walk through the village and/or through the little park located in Westwoud.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet and fairly normal neighbourhood, several primary schools and a Smallsteps. 2 shops and a snack bar. But a cosy little village.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a quiet neighbourhood. With a number of playgrounds nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIplus: -quiet -lots of nature -playgrounds minus: -confusing bends
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Drechterland was listed for an average of €598,376 (€3,765 per m²). That is 13% above the Dutch national average.
A rental home in Drechterland cost an average of €1,562 per month (€17 per m²). That is 28% below the national average.
Residents give Drechterland a 7.9 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Education stands out with a 8.4; accessibility lags behind with a 6.8.
Gemeente Drechterland has 20,476 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Drechterland is remarkably efficient: 60% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 920 m³ per year.
From Drechterland you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.7 km, a GP at 1.6 km, a railway station at 3.4 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 102 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Drechterland.
