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 98 hectares, of which 96 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 2.230 residents. Of these, 50,7% are men and 49,6% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (26,5%). The other age groups are 25,3% for '25 to 45 years', 23,3% for '45 to 65 years', 13,2% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,7% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 48,0% is unmarried, 34,3% is married, 8,7% is divorced and 9,0% is widowed. 1.585 residents originate from the Netherlands, 315 come from Europe and 330 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.185 households in Akert. 51,9% of these are single-person households, 25,7% households without children and 22,4% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.

In Akert there are 1.800 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.100, which is €3.700 (10%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.500, which is €1.700 (6%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Akert are educated to an intermediate level. 48,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 2.230 residents, around 65% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.450 people. This is 0% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (85%), while 15% are self-employed. In Akert, 30% 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 1.212 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €280.000. Of these, around 94% are occupied and 6% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 56% rental homes and 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 44% privately owned, 36% owned by housing associations and 20% 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 10 homes for sale in Akert. The most recently listed home is Beukelaar 6 by Hendriks Makelaardij Eindhoven op Funda. Over the past year, 28 homes were sold in Akert. On average, a home was sold within 46 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Akert over the past year was €559.036. This is 100% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €280.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.451.

Rental homes

There are 4 homes for rent in Akert. The most recent home is Kastanjehof 169, offered by www.wooniezie.nl. Over the past year, 24 homes were let in Akert. On average, a listing was let within 44 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Akert over the past year was €1.275 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €0 per month.

Energy

In Akert there are 1.101 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (29%), D (23%) and A (14%). On average, an address in Akert uses 2.270 kWh of electricity per year. This is 19% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.010 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 21% below the national average of 1.280 m³.