Binnenstad

Binnenstad, Purmerend

Neighbourhood in Purmerend

Binnenstad has 1,995 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 1,402 homes in BinnenstadCurrently there are 29 for sale and 9 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BinnenstadBased on registered homes

Binnenstad is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Purmerend, in the district Centrum The neighbourhood has a total area of 31 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU04390101. The postcode area is 1441AA-1441KG.

Residents

Binnenstad has 1.995 residents. Of these, 51,6% are men and 48,1% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (42,4%). The other age groups are 21,1% for '45 to 65 years', 18,3% for '65 years or older', 11,5% for '15 to 25 years' and 6,3% for '0 to 15 years'. Of the residents, 60,2% is unmarried, 22,6% is married, 12,3% is divorced and 5,3% is widowed. 1.195 residents originate from the Netherlands, 290 come from Europe and 515 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.315 households in Binnenstad. 60,1% of these are single-person households, 27,0% households without children and 12,9% households with children. The average household size is 1,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Binnenstad there are 1.600 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €39.400, which is €2.800 (7%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €36.200, which is €1.300 (4%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Binnenstad are educated to an intermediate level. 53,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 24,0% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 22,7% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.995 residents, around 76% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.516 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (81%), while 19% are self-employed. In Binnenstad, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 340 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Binnenstad there are 1.402 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €326.000. Of these, around 88% are occupied and 12% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 73% rental homes and 27% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 27% privately owned, 22% owned by housing associations and 51% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Binnenstad are 1700-1900 (19%) and 1980-1990 (16%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 27 homes for sale in Binnenstad. The most recently listed home is Peperstraat 12A by Kocken Makelaars. Over the past year, 94 homes were sold in Binnenstad. On average, a home was sold within 56 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Binnenstad over the past year was €399.516. This is 23% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €326.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.699.

Rental homes

There are 9 homes for rent in Binnenstad. The most recent home is Hoogstraat 17A, offered by Quadyck Real Estate B.V. op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 120 homes were let in Binnenstad. On average, a listing was let within 26 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Binnenstad over the past year was €1.851 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €22 per month.

Energy

In Binnenstad there are 1.392 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (30%), C (16%) and A+ (13%). On average, an address in Binnenstad uses 1.850 kWh of electricity per year. This is 27% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. With an annual consumption of 670 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 16% below the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Neckerdijk
  • Houttuinen
  • Gedempte Singelgracht
  • Weeshuissteeg
  • Looiersplein
  • Stamsteeg
  • Schipperspad
  • Hoogstraat
  • Weerwal
  • Kalversteeg
  • Oude Vismarkt
  • Koestraat
  • Beemsterburgwal
  • Kerkstraat
  • Tuinhof
  • Wagenbeurs
  • Hoornsebuurt
  • Slotplein
  • Gouw
  • Westerstraat
  • Kolkstraat
  • Venediën
  • Oude Sluis
  • Beemstersteeg
  • Plantsoensteeg
  • Kanaalkade
  • Gasthuissteeg
  • Bakkerssteeg
  • Bierkade
  • Nieuwstraat
  • Zuidersteeg
  • Plantsoenstraat
  • Willem Eggertstraat
  • Plantsoengracht
  • Sint Nicolaassteeg
  • Schoolplein
  • Herengracht
  • Schapenmarkt
  • Westersteeg
  • Kanaalstraat
  • Bultstraat
  • Kuipersteeg
  • Koemarkt
  • Kanaalschans
  • Hoornselaan
  • Molenplantsoen
  • Tramplein
  • Breedstraat
  • Waagplein
  • Dubbele buurt
  • Molenschans
  • Peperstraat
  • Neckerstraat
  • Whereplantsoen
  • Barak
  • Achter de Kerk
  • Soeteboomhof
  • Achterdijk
  • Nieuwegracht
  • Padjedijk
  • Gedempte Where
  • Jaagweg
  • Schoolsteeg
  • Krommesteeg
  • Koningssteeg

Amenities

GP
0,4 km
Pharmacy
0,4 km
Hospital
1,6 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
1,4 km
Day nursery
0,5 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
1,1 km

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
790Single-person households
355Households without children
170Households 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
€36,200 P.A.average per resident4% above the national average
€39,400 P.A.average per income recipient7% below the national average
81%of the employed are in paid employment
19%of the employed are self-employed
76%
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
Binnenstad
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Binnenstad

Rent · Q4 2026
€1.429
average▼ 12,7%
€1.550
median▲ 3,3%
6 lettings · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for rent · Q4 2026
€16,3
average▼ 16,3%
€16,0
median▼ 23,0%
-26% vs. national average

Price trend for rent

Rent per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
56 days ▲ 926,5%
average time listed · vs. last year
93
sales in the past year
79 m²
average living area
-26%
cheaper than the national average

Rental market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
28 days ▼ 40,4%
average time listed · vs. last year
82
lettings in the past year
94 m²
average living area
-26%
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)
Binnenstad
670
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Binnenstad
1.850
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Binnenstad

What kind of homes are there in Binnenstad?

The most common type is flats (88%).

What do you pay for a house in Binnenstad?

Over the past year a home for sale in Binnenstad was listed for an average of €391,446 (€5,264 per m²). That is 26% below the Dutch national average.

What do you pay for a rental home in Binnenstad?

A rental home in Binnenstad cost an average of €1,593 per month (€20 per m²). That is 26% below the national average.

Who lives in Binnenstad?

Buurt Binnenstad has 1,995 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (42%). Notably, 60% of the households are single-person households.

How sustainable is the housing supply in Binnenstad?

The housing supply in Binnenstad is remarkably efficient: 67% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 670 m³ per year.

Which amenities are close to Binnenstad?

From Binnenstad you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.4 km, a railway station at 1.4 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

What is the current housing supply in Binnenstad?

Right now you will find 29 homes for sale and 9 homes for rent in Binnenstad.

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