Municipality in Noord-Holland
Velsen is located in the province of Noord-Holland The municipality has a total area of 6.317 hectares, of which 4.503 hectares are land and 1.814 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0453. The postcode area is 1951AA-2082XN.
Velsen has 70.026 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (28,2%). The other age groups are 24,3% for '25 to 45 years', 21,8% for '65 years or older', 15,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 47,7% is unmarried, 38,2% is married, 8,8% is divorced and 5,3% is widowed. 53.353 residents originate from the Netherlands, 6.023 come from Europe and 10.650 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 32.250 households in Velsen. 37,6% of these are single-person households, 27,9% households without children and 34,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Velsen there are 56.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €42.400, which is €200 (0%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €35.300, which is €400 (1%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Velsen are educated to an intermediate level. 44,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 28,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,2% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 70.026 residents, around 72% are in paid employment, which amounts to 50.419 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Velsen, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 13.580 people receive this benefit.
In Velsen there are 32.231 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €408.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 43% rental homes and 57% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 56% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Velsen are 1950-1970 (29%) and 1925-1950 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Velsen. The most recently listed home is Kastanjestraat 46 by VAN WAALWIJK VAN DOORN MAKELAARS op Funda. No homes were sold in Velsen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Velsen. The most recent home is Noorderlaan 5U, offered by Hoen Makelaars. No homes were let in Velsen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Velsen.
In Velsen there are 22.263 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (24%), C (22%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Velsen uses 2.340 kWh of electricity per year. This is 8% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 840 m³ per year, is 5% above the national average of 800 m³.
Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany houses in the Rivierenbuurt are old and poorly insulated. This causes drafts, dampness and high energy costs. Also, the maintenance of some homes is insufficient, which detracts from the appearance of the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIWijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's sometimes busy but also quiet. If you don't know people, you have nothing to do. If you want to get to know people, there are nice community centres or for 50+ Sluis 51. So you can do fun things but you have to take the initiative yourself, otherwise it's very boring. I myself am 19 and am quite satisfied with this neighbourhood. The hygiene is not good, it's often dirty on the street, dog poo is not cleaned up, and Tata Steel emissions don't smell too fresh either. Getting a house is actually impossible because it's full here. My wifi works fine here.
Auto-translated to English by AINice quiet neighbourhood with almost exclusively local traffic. Unfortunately, few to no amenities really nearby. Would have liked a shop closer by.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a quiet neighbourhood, little nuisance, but very cosy, there are many shops within walking distance so fine
Auto-translated to English by AIHonestly a nice neighbourhood with many places where children can play and where only sweet, decent people live
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople themselves are not social compared to when I came to live here. I live in a risk area. You walk out of the street and you can walk in the woods. But you don't do that alone. My house is okay, it just should have been in a different location.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe most common type is flats (40%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Velsen was listed for an average of €537,950 (€4,734 per m²).
A rental home in Velsen cost an average of €1,757 per month (€17 per m²). That is 19% below the national average.
Residents give Velsen a 7.3 out of 10 based on 14 reviews. The strongest score is for safety (8.2), the weakest for accessibility (6.2).
The housing supply in Velsen is remarkably efficient: 50% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 840 m³ per year.
From Velsen you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.8 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 3.2 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 305 homes for sale and 21 homes for rent in Velsen.
