Neighbourhood in Maastricht
Belfort is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Maastricht, in the district Buitenwijk West The neighbourhood has a total area of 49 hectares, of which 49 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09350202. The postcode area is 6216EA-6216TS.
One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Nice living close to the centre'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.
Belfort has 2.590 residents. Of these, 46,3% are men and 53,7% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (26,8%). The other age groups are 26,1% for '65 years or older', 21,2% for '45 to 65 years', 15,1% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,0% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 49,2% is unmarried, 37,5% is married, 6,9% is divorced and 6,2% is widowed. 1.820 residents originate from the Netherlands, 480 come from Europe and 290 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.430 households in Belfort. 47,6% of these are single-person households, 32,5% households without children and 19,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,8 persons.
In Belfort there are 2.100 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €31.500, which is €4.300 (12%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €27.200, which is €2.000 (7%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Belfort are educated to an intermediate level. 47,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 32,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 19,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 2.590 residents, around 62% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.606 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (92%), while 8% are self-employed. In Belfort, 28% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 620 people receive this benefit.
In Belfort there are 1.315 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 23% rental homes and 77% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 23% owned by other landlords and 2% of unknown ownership. The most common construction periods in Belfort are 1950-1970 (93%) and 1990-2000 (4%).
There are currently 12 homes for sale in Belfort. The most recently listed home is Voldersdreef 99 by Fidus Makelaardij. Over the past year, 63 homes were sold in Belfort. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Belfort over the past year was €305.341. This is 12% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €272.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.248.
There are 2 homes for rent in Belfort. The most recent home is Wolkammersdreef 53B, offered by ViaDaan op Pararius. Over the past year, 32 homes were let in Belfort. On average, a listing was let within 46 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Belfort over the past year was €787 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €10 per month.
In Belfort there are 1.320 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (33%), D (28%) and E (26%). On average, an address in Belfort uses 2.650 kWh of electricity per year. This is 6% 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.
Quiet neighbourhood, but still a street network with a lot of activity. There's always something going on. People are often outside. A constant flow of cars. Not an excessive amount of green, but enough to define it as a suburb. Places for children to play. Within short distance of several shops, including the Brusselse Poort and Belfort shopping centre.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 98% was built between 1945 and 1990. In addition, the most common type is flats (45%).
Over the past year a home for sale in Belfort was listed for an average of €306,083 (€3,283 per m²). Last quarter prices fell by 5%.
A considerable share of the supply in Belfort is less efficient: 29% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,010 m³ per year.
From Belfort you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 4.2 km, a primary school at 0.5 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 10 homes for sale and 6 homes for rent in Belfort.
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