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-1697KX.
Drechterland has 20.496 residents. Of these, 50,5% are men and 49,5% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,1%). The other age groups are 22,7% for '65 years or older', 22,1% for '25 to 45 years', 15,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,8% is unmarried, 42,9% is married, 6,4% is divorced and 4,9% is widowed. 17.596 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.515 come from Europe and 1.385 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 8.734 households in Drechterland. 30,6% of these are single-person households, 32,9% households without children and 36,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Drechterland there are 16.400 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.000, which is €200 (1%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €30.000, which is €800 (3%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Drechterland are educated to an intermediate level. 46,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 20.496 residents, around 68% are in paid employment, which amounts to 13.937 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Drechterland, 26% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 4.180 people receive this benefit.
In Drechterland there are 8.602 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €399.000. 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, 74% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Drechterland are 1970-1980 (18%) and 1950-1970 (15%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Drechterland. The most recently listed home is Binnenwijzend 3 by Anna de Graaff Makelaars op Pararius. No homes were sold in Drechterland over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Drechterland. The most recent home is St.Laurentiusstraat 1D, offered by Mees Makelaardij. No homes were let in Drechterland over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Drechterland.
In Drechterland there are 8.955 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (27%), C (22%) and B (17%). On average, an address in Drechterland uses 2.970 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.180 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 8% below the national average of 1.280 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.
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Over the past year a home for sale in Drechterland was listed for an average of €704,547 (€3,736 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 14%.
A rental home in Drechterland cost an average of €1,567 per month (€13 per m²).
Residents give Drechterland a 7.9 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Nature and greenery stands out with a 8.8; accessibility lags behind with a 6.8.
Gemeente Drechterland has 20,496 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Drechterland is remarkably efficient: 56% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,180 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 136 homes for sale in Drechterland.
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