Municipality in Utrecht
Woerden is located in the province of Utrecht The municipality has a total area of 9.292 hectares, of which 8.855 hectares are land and 437 hectares are water. The municipality is coded as GM0632. The postcode area is 2421ND-3481ZZ.
Woerden has 53.724 residents. Of these, 49,4% are men and 50,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,5%). The other age groups are 23,6% for '25 to 45 years', 20,1% for '65 years or older', 16,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,1% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 48,8% is unmarried, 39,7% is married, 6,8% is divorced and 4,7% is widowed. 43.573 residents originate from the Netherlands, 2.866 come from Europe and 7.285 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 23.029 households in Woerden. 33,0% of these are single-person households, 30,3% households without children and 36,8% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.
In Woerden there are 42.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.000, which is €5.200 (15%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €33.200, which is €4.000 (14%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Woerden are educated to an intermediate level. 41,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 34,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 53.724 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 37.070 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (83%), while 17% are self-employed. In Woerden, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 9.610 people receive this benefit.
In Woerden there are 22.769 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €405.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 66% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 12% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Woerden are 1950-1970 (18%) and 1970-1980 (18%).
There are currently no homes for sale in Woerden. The most recently listed home is Bernhardstraat 7B by De Koning makelaars (NVM & ERA). No homes were sold in Woerden over the past year.
There are currently no homes for rent in Woerden. The most recent home is Kopermolen 89, offered by vb&t Verhuurmakelaars. No homes were let in Woerden over the past year.
No recent rental data available for Woerden.
In Woerden there are 24.048 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (28%), A (26%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Woerden uses 2.740 kWh of electricity per year. This is 2% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.000 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 22% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
We have been living here with great pleasure for 20 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat, but too few parking spaces in the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AISafe neighbourhood, nice for families.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone smiles at each other, but many small children are starting to arrive who make a racket.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice neighbourhood to grow up in where everything is close by!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is very cosy, but some people do cause nuisance. There are plenty of amenities. But I do miss a station. Luckily there is a bus stop.
Auto-translated to English by AIOver the past year a home for sale in Woerden was listed for an average of €595,059 (€4,829 per m²). Last quarter prices rose by 12%.
A rental home in Woerden cost an average of €1,681 per month (€17 per m²).
Residents give Woerden a 8.0 out of 10 based on 20 reviews. The strongest score is for safety (8.4), the weakest for accessibility (7.5).
Gemeente Woerden has 53,724 residents. Many families: 37% of the households have children.
The housing supply in Woerden is remarkably efficient: 64% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,000 m³ per year.
From Woerden you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.1 km, a railway station at 3.1 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 146 homes for sale and 23 homes for rent in Woerden.
