Municipality in Gelderland
Wijchen is located in the province of Gelderland The municipality has a total area of 6.956 hectares, of which 6.604 hectares are land and 352 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0296. The postcode area is 6601AA-6634KL.
Wijchen has 41.545 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,3%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '65 years or older', 21,6% for '25 to 45 years', 14,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 11,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 44,8% is unmarried, 42,3% is married, 7,6% is divorced and 5,4% is widowed. 35.401 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.539 come from Europe and 3.605 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 18.221 households in Wijchen. 31,6% of these are single-person households, 32,5% households without children and 35,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Wijchen there are 34.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.500, which is €700 (2%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €30.600, which is €1.400 (5%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Wijchen are educated to an intermediate level. 44,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,8% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 25,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 41.545 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 27.835 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Wijchen, 27% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 8.520 people receive this benefit.
In Wijchen there are 18.317 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €357.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 32% rental homes and 68% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 68% privately owned, 25% owned by housing associations and 7% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Wijchen are 1980-1990 (21%) and 1970-1980 (20%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Wijchen. The most recently listed home is Groenewoudseweg 57 by Driessen Makelaardij op Funda. No homes were sold in Wijchen over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Wijchen. The most recent home is Zesakkers 2122, offered by Huispedia. No homes were let in Wijchen over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Wijchen.
In Wijchen there are 19.295 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (27%) and B (23%). On average, an address in Wijchen uses 2.920 kWh of electricity per year. This is 4% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.060 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 17% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Human contact in the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIDiverse and rural surroundings
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Auto-translated to English by AII find it a very calming neighbourhood and people treat each other kindly and respectfully.
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Auto-translated to English by AIin my neighbourhood people drive way too fast, when you're sitting outside in the evening you hear a whoooooooosh and someone drives by at what seems like 120 but you're only allowed to go 30 in our neighbourhood, really annoying, if they'd just check for an afternoon or something they'd have plenty of fines to write
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is hygienic and tidy, there are various paths in the area to walk your dog, also playgrounds for the kids or patches of forest for a nice walk. Most houses are tidy and the neighbourhood is home to nice people. In summary, a lovely neighbourhood to start a family!
Auto-translated to English by AIA neighbourhood where old and young live together. It is a quiet neighbourhood with many amenities in a well-accessible location, both public transport and shops which are a bit further away. The school is in the district. A district with lots of greenery. All in all, a beautiful and pleasant district to live in.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 59% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Wijchen was listed for an average of €526,784 (€3,902 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 7%.
A rental home in Wijchen cost an average of €1,503 per month (€10 per m²).
Residents give Wijchen a 8.9 out of 10 based on 15 reviews. Housing stands out with a 9.1; community lags behind with a 8.3.
Gemeente Wijchen has 41,545 residents. Many families: 36% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Wijchen is remarkably efficient: 59% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,060 m³ per year.
From Wijchen you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.4 km, a GP at 1.3 km, a railway station at 2.5 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 149 homes for sale and 4 homes for rent in Wijchen.
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