Akert, Geldrop-Mierlo – “neighbourhood living”

Akert is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo, in the district Geldrop The neighbourhood has a total area of 102 hectares, of which 101 hectares are land and 1 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU17710002. The postcode area is 5663PA-5664XT.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.1. They describe it as 'neighbourhood living', 'Great neighbourhood' and 'Lovely neighbourhood'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: accessibility, amenities, safety receive high ratings, while housing and cleanliness are mentioned as weak points.

Residents

Akert has 2.260 residents. Of these, 51,3% are men and 48,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,1%). The other age groups are 25,4% for '65 years or older', 22,6% for '45 to 65 years', 13,9% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,7% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 49,6% is unmarried, 33,6% is married, 8,4% is divorced and 8,4% is widowed. 1.565 residents originate from the Netherlands, 360 come from Europe and 335 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.190 households in Akert. 52,1% of these are single-person households, 25,2% households without children and 22,7% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Akert there are 1.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €36.400, which is €5.800 (14%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €31.700, which is €3.200 (9%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Akert are educated to an intermediate level. 50,6% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,4% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,0% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.260 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.605 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Akert, 31% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 520 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Akert there are 1.206 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €333.000. Of these, around 95% are occupied and 5% unoccupied. In Akert there are roughly as many rental as owner-occupied homes. This amounts to 53% rental homes and 47% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 47% privately owned, 37% owned by housing associations and 16% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Akert are 1950-1970 (59%) and 1970-1980 (26%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 11 homes for sale in Akert. The most recently listed home is Bogardeind 136 by Kranen Makelaardij op Funda. Over the past year, 30 homes were sold in Akert. On average, a home was sold within 42 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Akert over the past year was €535.500. This is 61% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €333.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.389.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Akert. The most recent home is Kastanjehof 152, offered by www.wooniezie.nl. Over the past year, 30 homes were let in Akert. On average, a listing was let within 47 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Akert over the past year was €1.644 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Akert there are 769 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (22%), D (18%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Akert uses 2.300 kWh of electricity per year. This is 10% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 850 m³ per year, is 6% above the national average of 800 m³.