Astronomische Buurt, Hilversum – “nice neighbourhood, ...”

Astronomische Buurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Hilversum, in the district Oost The neighbourhood has a total area of 76 hectares, of which 76 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04020605. The postcode area is 1221CW-1223KZ.

Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.0. They describe it as 'nice neighbourhood, though it is going downhill', 'Cosy' and 'Nice neighbourhood!'. Residents are positive about the neighbourhood: nearly all aspects score well. In particular, greenery, accessibility, amenities are seen as strong points.

Residents

Astronomische Buurt has 6.415 residents. Of these, 49,3% are men and 50,7% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,0%). The other age groups are 24,7% for '25 to 45 years', 19,2% for '0 to 15 years', 16,4% for '65 years or older' and 12,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 53,5% is unmarried, 37,1% is married, 6,3% is divorced and 3,3% is widowed. 4.310 residents originate from the Netherlands, 915 come from Europe and 1.195 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 2.865 households in Astronomische Buurt. 37,2% of these are single-person households, 23,2% households without children and 39,6% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Astronomische Buurt there are 4.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €41.600, which is €5.800 (16%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €32.600, which is €3.400 (12%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Astronomische Buurt are highly educated. 48,5% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 31,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 6.415 residents, around 67% are in paid employment, which amounts to 4.298 people. This is 2% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Astronomische Buurt, 20% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 930 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Astronomische Buurt there are 2.404 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €460.000. 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, 69% privately owned, 26% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Astronomische Buurt are 1925-1950 (66%) and 1950-1970 (20%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Astronomische Buurt. The most recently listed home is Kamerlingh Onnesweg 254 by VAN VULPEN ROOZENBURG MAKELAARS op Funda. Over the past year, 11 homes were sold in Astronomische Buurt. On average, a home was sold within 34 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Astronomische Buurt over the past year was €616.545. This is 34% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €460.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €6.851.

Rental homes

There are 2 homes for rent in Astronomische Buurt. The most recent home is Zenderstraat 48, offered by GOOILAND MAKELAARDIJ op Funda. Over the past year, 18 homes were let in Astronomische Buurt. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Astronomische Buurt over the past year was €3.100 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €26 per month.

Energy

In Astronomische Buurt there are 2.432 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (28%), C (16%) and G (15%). On average, an address in Astronomische Buurt uses 2.630 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% below 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.