Municipality in Gelderland
Westervoort is located in the province of Gelderland The municipality has a total area of 784 hectares, of which 701 hectares are land and 83 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0293. The postcode area is 6931AA-6932PK.
Westervoort has 15.205 residents. Of these, 49,1% are men and 50,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,1%). The other age groups are 24,0% for '25 to 45 years', 23,6% for '65 years or older', 15,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,6% is unmarried, 42,6% is married, 9,0% is divorced and 4,8% is widowed. 11.790 residents originate from the Netherlands, 1.004 come from Europe and 2.411 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 6.795 households in Westervoort. 31,0% of these are single-person households, 33,5% households without children and 35,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Westervoort there are 12.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €38.500, which is €3.700 (9%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.900, which is €3.000 (9%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Westervoort are educated to an intermediate level. 45,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,3% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 27,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 15.205 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 10.491 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Westervoort, 30% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 3.180 people receive this benefit.
In Westervoort there are 6.838 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €333.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 40% rental homes and 60% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 60% privately owned, 31% owned by housing associations and 9% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Westervoort are 1980-1990 (43%) and 1970-1980 (22%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Westervoort. The most recently listed home is Het Breiken 17 by VHA Makelaars op Funda. No homes were sold in Westervoort over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Westervoort. The most recent home is Lange Maat 147, offered by ikwilhuren.nl. No homes were let in Westervoort over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Westervoort.
In Westervoort there are 4.061 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (31%), C (28%) and B (22%). On average, an address in Westervoort uses 2.520 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 530 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 34% below the national average of 800 m³.
always good and pleasant atmosphere
Auto-translated to English by AII was born here, I live with my parents because unfortunately at 29 I can't get anything. The neighbourhood is great, but I'm ready for my own home.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery cosy but more old people than really young… It is well maintained though
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIPlus point Many schools in the neighbourhood and many children live here, everyone helps each other every now and then and people are 9/10 times polite to each other
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 70% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (44%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Westervoort was listed for an average of €442,282 (€3,600 per m²). That is 16% below the Dutch national average.
Residents give Westervoort a 8.0 out of 10 based on 5 reviews. Safety stands out with a 8.6; housing lags behind with a 7.0.
Gemeente Westervoort has 15,205 residents. Many families: 35% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Westervoort is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 530 m³ per year.
From Westervoort you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.6 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 1.5 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 52 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Westervoort.
