Municipality in Limburg
Heerlen is located in the province of Limburg The municipality has a total area of 4.553 hectares, of which 4.491 hectares are land and 62 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0917. The postcode area is 6411AA-6433PL.
Heerlen has 87.461 residents. Of these, 49,9% are men and 50,1% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,9%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '25 to 45 years', 24,3% for '65 years or older', 12,9% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,3% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,8% is unmarried, 34,1% is married, 11,8% is divorced and 6,4% is widowed. 59.326 residents originate from the Netherlands, 13.805 come from Europe and 14.330 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 46.072 households in Heerlen. 47,6% of these are single-person households, 26,5% households without children and 25,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,9 persons.
In Heerlen there are 71.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.100, which is €4.700 (13%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.300, which is €2.900 (10%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Heerlen are educated to an intermediate level. 43,3% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 33,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 87.461 residents, around 55% are in paid employment, which amounts to 48.104 people. This is 10% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Heerlen, 36% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 18.730 people receive this benefit.
In Heerlen there are 46.474 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €203.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. In Heerlen there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 54% rental homes and 46% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 46% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 17% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Heerlen are 1950-1970 (28%) and 1970-1980 (17%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Heerlen. The most recently listed home is Ir. Lelystraat 138 by Leenen Vastgoed op Pararius. No homes were sold in Heerlen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Heerlen. The most recent home is Insula 47, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. No homes were let in Heerlen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Heerlen.
In Heerlen there are 48.134 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (27%), B (14%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Heerlen uses 2.510 kWh of electricity per year. This is 11% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 980 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 23% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
In the neighbourhood there are many cultured people, very cosy! The only downside is that there are also antisocial people living here.. and they don't give a damn about anything or anyone.. there is little parking space right in front of my door, which is really not pleasant, the neighbourhood itself is quite close-knit and everyone enjoys chatting with each other during New Year's or a summer day. There is hardly any greenery here and there, some bushes here and there but that's about it.. luckily they are busy renovating and greening the part where we live, so that's something I consider a plus point for the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, it's often the case that houses have overdue maintenance due to landlords or people who simply don't care about what their house looks like.
Auto-translated to English by AIWell, the paving stones could be laid properly and the gardens maintained, and those pesky oak trees could be removed and replaced with nice shrubs.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey meddle in arguments that are none of their business
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIBad unfriendly not safe
Auto-translated to English by AIIf you like nature and peace and quiet, you're in the right place here. The neighbourhood is super clean and spacious with lots of trees and parks. You can easily walk into the countryside. Ideal for the dog or an evening stroll!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery occasionally people greet you, but that's it
Auto-translated to English by AIToo many steps at our front door. Otherwise it might be fine.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 66% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Heerlen was listed for an average of €299,811 (€2,388 per m²).
A rental home in Heerlen cost an average of €1,068 per month (€12 per m²).
Residents give Heerlen a 6.8 out of 10 based on 36 reviews. The strongest score is for accessibility (7.8), the weakest for cleanliness (5.9).
From Heerlen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.7 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 2.6 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 464 homes for sale and 128 homes for rent in Heerlen. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 75 days — relatively long for the current market.
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