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Neighbourhood in Alphen aan den RijnAmbachtenbuurt-West
Zuid-Holland›Alphen aan den Rijn›Oudshoorn›Ambachtenbuurt-West
Ambachtenbuurt-West has 1,470 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 706 homes in Ambachtenbuurt-WestCurrently there are 2 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in Ambachtenbuurt-WestBased on registered homes

Ambachtenbuurt-West is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, in the district Oudshoorn. The neighbourhood has a total area of 13 hectares, of which 13 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04840105. The postcode area is 2401HC-2401PH.

Residents

Ambachtenbuurt-West has 1.470 residents. Of these, 49,7% are men and 50,3% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (25,5%). The other age groups are 24,5% for '65 years or older', 24,1% for '25 to 45 years', 17,0% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 43,5% is unmarried, 38,4% is married, 11,9% is divorced and 5,8% is widowed. 1.060 residents originate from the Netherlands, 90 come from Europe and 315 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 710 households in Ambachtenbuurt-West. 43,0% of these are single-person households, 26,8% households without children and 30,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Ambachtenbuurt-West there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.800, which is €6.400 (15%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €29.300, which is €5.600 (16%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Ambachtenbuurt-West are educated to an intermediate level. 50,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 25,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 23,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.470 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.014 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Ambachtenbuurt-West, 29% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 320 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Ambachtenbuurt-West there are 706 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €320.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 62% rental homes and 38% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 38% privately owned, 38% owned by housing associations and 24% owned by other landlords.

Homes for sale in Ambachtenbuurt-West

There are currently 2 homes for sale in Ambachtenbuurt-West. The most recently listed home is Zadelmaker 54 by Angela den Hartog makelaardij B.V. op Funda. Over the past year, 9 homes were sold in Ambachtenbuurt-West. On average, a home was sold within 21 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Ambachtenbuurt-West over the past year was €372.222. This is 16% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €320.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.453.

Rental homes in Ambachtenbuurt-West

There are currently no homes for rent in Ambachtenbuurt-West. The most recent home is Stoelmatter 122, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. Over the past year, 9 homes were let in Ambachtenbuurt-West. On average, a listing was let within 60 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Ambachtenbuurt-West over the past year was €1.256 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €11 per month.

Energy

In Ambachtenbuurt-West there are 561 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (57%), C (20%) and B (19%). On average, an address in Ambachtenbuurt-West uses 2.020 kWh of electricity per year. This is 21% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 630 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 21% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Ketellapper
  • Bezembinder
  • Stoelmatter
  • Marketentster
  • Bleker
  • Poortwachter
  • Lijndraaier
  • Dijkslootpad
  • Kalkovenweg
  • Zadelmaker

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
2,1 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
4,1 km
Day nursery
0,2 km
Primary school
0,5 km
Secondary school
0,7 km
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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
305Single-person households
190Households without children
215Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€29,300 P.A.average per resident16% below the national average
€35,800 P.A.average per income recipient15% below the national average
88%of the employed are in paid employment
12%of the employed are self-employed
69%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Ambachtenbuurt-West
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Oudshoorn

Figures for the district Oudshoorn due to limited data

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
33 days ▲ 94,3%
average time listed · vs. last year
138
sales in the past year
107 m²
average living area
-16%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
49 days ▼ 4,9%
average time listed · vs. last year
13
lettings in the past year
113 m²
average living area
-25%
cheaper than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Ambachtenbuurt-West
630
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Ambachtenbuurt-West
2.020
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Ambachtenbuurt-West

What does the housing stock in Ambachtenbuurt-West look like?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 83% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is terraced houses (43%).

How much does a home cost in Ambachtenbuurt-West?

Over the past year a home for sale in Ambachtenbuurt-West was listed for an average of €436,330 (€4,124 per m²). That is 16% below the Dutch national average.

What is the average rent in Ambachtenbuurt-West?

A rental home in Ambachtenbuurt-West cost an average of €1,406 per month (€14 per m²). That is 25% below the national average.

Which amenities are close to Ambachtenbuurt-West?

From Ambachtenbuurt-West you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 4.1 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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