Boschgeest

Boschgeest, Voorschoten – “my experience is goo...”

Neighbourhood in Voorschoten

8.8
Residents give Boschgeest a very good ratingThis score is based on 1 response
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Boschgeest has 1,645 residentsMost are 65 years or older old
There are 737 homes in BoschgeestCurrently there are 8 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BoschgeestBased on registered homes

Boschgeest is located in the province of Zuid-Holland, in the municipality of Voorschoten, in the district Wijk 00 The neighbourhood has a total area of 63 hectares, of which 60 hectares are land and 3 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU06260004. The postcode area is 2252AB-2252TZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'my experience is good'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Boschgeest has 1.645 residents. Of these, 48,3% are men and 52,0% are women. Most residents are 65 years or older (32,2%). The other age groups are 26,4% for '45 to 65 years', 17,3% for '25 to 45 years', 15,5% for '0 to 15 years' and 8,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 38,9% is unmarried, 46,8% is married, 6,1% is divorced and 7,9% is widowed. 1.185 residents originate from the Netherlands, 220 come from Europe and 235 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 710 households in Boschgeest. 32,4% of these are single-person households, 35,2% households without children and 32,4% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Boschgeest there are 1.300 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €53.400, which is €11.200 (27%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €43.700, which is €8.800 (25%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Boschgeest are highly educated. 57,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 28,7% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 13,9% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.645 residents, around 71% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.168 people. This is 1% lower than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (84%), while 16% are self-employed. In Boschgeest, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 470 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boschgeest there are 737 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €621.000. Of these, around 96% are occupied and 4% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 28% rental homes and 72% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 72% privately owned, 24% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boschgeest are 1950-1970 (53%) and 1970-1980 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 8 homes for sale in Boschgeest. The most recently listed home is John F. Kennedyplantsoen 16 by Clingendael Makelaars. Over the past year, 76 homes were sold in Boschgeest. On average, a home was sold within 52 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boschgeest over the past year was €946.908. This is 52% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €621.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €5.845.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Boschgeest. The most recent home is Van Hamellaan 17, offered by www.hureninhollandrijnland.nl. Over the past year, 1 homes were let in Boschgeest.

No recent rental data available for Boschgeest.

Energy

In Boschgeest there are 489 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (39%), C (22%) and B (14%). On average, an address in Boschgeest uses 2.690 kWh of electricity per year. This is 5% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.100 m³ per year, is 38% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • Brouwerlaan
  • Rouboslaan
  • Karel Doormanlaan
  • De Vetpad
  • Hettemadreef
  • De Jagerpad
  • Bakkerdreef
  • John F. Kennedyplantsoen
  • Rosenburgherlaan
  • Langs de Raephorst
  • Bodaanweg
  • Swagermanweg
  • Sixlaan
  • De Loozepad
  • Tahyaweg
  • Geestwoningpad
  • Van Oudheusdenpad
  • Maduroweg
  • Veurseweg
  • Schaperlaan
  • Rouwkooplaan
  • Van der Houwendreef
  • Starrenburglaan
  • Essenlaan
  • Dourleindreef
  • Hoebenpad
  • Douw van der Kraplaan
  • Jan van Hooflaan
  • Generaal Spoorlaan
  • Generaal Spoorweg
  • Woelwijklaan
  • Stationsplein
  • Van Hamellaan
  • Bodaanpad
  • Mulderlaan
  • Oomeweg
  • Veeneklaaslaan
  • Schuilinglaan
  • Baron Schimmelpenninck van der Oyelaan
  • Van Dulmplein
  • Van Lierdreef
  • Van Wassenaerlaantje
  • Middelgeestlaan
  • Brunita J. Gemmekelaan
  • Migchelbrinklaan
  • Van Helsdingenlaan
  • Papelaan

Amenities

GP
1,0 km
Pharmacy
1,4 km
Hospital
5,0 km
Supermarket
0,9 km
Railway station
1,7 km
Day nursery
0,3 km
Primary school
0,4 km
Secondary school
3,9 km
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8.8
eefje
Family · Terraced house
11-10-2024
my experience is good

my experience is good because there are many amenities in the neighbourhood and there is a lot to do in the neighbourhood, everything is very easily accessible and you can also enjoy eating out and walking in the park or going to the petting zoo, there are also nice people

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
230Single-person households
250Households without children
230Households 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
€43,700 P.A.average per resident25% above the national average
€53,400 P.A.average per income recipient27% above the national average
84%of the employed are in paid employment
16%of the employed are self-employed
71%
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
Boschgeest
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Boschgeest

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
54 days ▲ 37,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
70
sales in the past year
181 m²
average living area
€525.000
lowest sale price in the past year

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)
Boschgeest
1.100
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Boschgeest
2.690
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Boschgeest

What kind of houses make up Boschgeest?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 85% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Boschgeest?

Over the past year a home for sale in Boschgeest was listed for an average of €948,743 (€5,264 per m²).

How is the population of Boschgeest composed?

Buurt Boschgeest has 1,645 residents. The largest age group is 65+ years (32%).

How far are amenities from Boschgeest?

From Boschgeest you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.9 km, a GP at 1.0 km, a railway station at 1.7 km, a primary school at 0.4 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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