Bocholtz is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Simpelveld, in the district Bocholtz. The neighbourhood has a total area of 394 hectares, of which 394 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU09650100. The postcode area is 6351AH-6351PA.
Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.9. They describe it as 'Village quiet', 'Neglected municipality' and 'The square of pleasure'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: safety, greenery, cleanliness receive high ratings, while education and amenities are mentioned as weak points.
Bocholtz has 4.110 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,1%). The other age groups are 28,2% for '65 years or older', 21,2% for '25 to 45 years', 11,7% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,0% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 37,2% is unmarried, 47,1% is married, 8,5% is divorced and 7,3% is widowed. 3.230 residents originate from the Netherlands, 700 come from Europe and 185 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 1.930 households in Bocholtz. 32,6% of these are single-person households, 37,3% households without children and 30,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.
In Bocholtz there are 3.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €37.800, which is €4.400 (10%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €32.300, which is €2.600 (7%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Bocholtz are educated to an intermediate level. 46,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 26,9% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO) and 26,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).
Of the 4.110 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 2.836 people. This is 3% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (89%), while 11% are self-employed. In Bocholtz, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 980 people receive this benefit.
In Bocholtz there are 2.133 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €252.000. Of these, around 89% are occupied and 11% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 34% rental homes and 66% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 66% privately owned, 19% owned by housing associations and 15% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bocholtz are 1950-1970 (30%) and 1970-1980 (23%).
There are currently 20 homes for sale in Bocholtz. The most recently listed home is Kerkeveld 19 by Laan20 Makelaars op Vastgoed Nederland. Over the past year, 42 homes were sold in Bocholtz. On average, a home was sold within 75 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Bocholtz over the past year was €346.690. This is 38% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €252.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €2.395.
There are currently no homes for rent in Bocholtz. The most recent home is Patersplein 32, offered by Huizenbalie.nl op Pararius. Over the past year, 4 homes were let in Bocholtz. On average, a listing was let within 14 days.
The average rent for a rental home in Bocholtz over the past year was €1.173 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €10 per month.
In Bocholtz there are 1.069 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (25%), A (21%) and B (16%). On average, an address in Bocholtz uses 2.570 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 960 m³ per year, is 20% above the national average of 800 m³.
Quiet and village-like environment, nice people and also helpful. There's just not much here in the village. The plus, chip shop, kapsalon, a couple of cafes, nothing more.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in Bocholtz for almost 30 years, but with each passing year, the village is declining. The municipality of Simpelveld always prioritises Simpelveld, despite Bocholtz being larger. Few to no new houses, 0 facilities apart from a neglected supermarket and some takeaway joints, greenery is poorly maintained and nothing is done about the decay of some neighbourhoods.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways fun and cosy
Auto-translated to English by AIThe housing stock is mainly post-war — 74% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Bocholtz was listed for an average of €346,690 (€2,395 per m²). That is 33% below the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices rose by 8%.
Residents give Bocholtz a 6.9 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. The strongest score is for safety (8.3), the weakest for amenities (4.0).
From Bocholtz you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.5 km, a GP at 0.7 km, a railway station at 7.7 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 20 homes for sale in Bocholtz. A home for sale here is listed for an average of 75 days — relatively long for the current market.
