Botteskerkbuurt, Amsterdam – “Colourful neighbourh...”

Botteskerkbuurt is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Amsterdam, in the district Osdorp-Midden The neighbourhood has a total area of 26 hectares, of which 24 hectares are land and 2 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU0363FJ02. The postcode area is 1069CL-1069ZP.

Three residents rate the neighbourhood as more than satisfactory with a score of 6.8. They describe it as 'Colourful neighbourhood', 'Satisfied' and 'Busy'. Aspects such as accessibility, housing, safety are rated well in this neighbourhood, while cleanliness and greenery score less well.

Residents

Botteskerkbuurt has 3.395 residents. Of these, 49,5% are men and 50,5% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (31,2%). The other age groups are 21,9% for '45 to 65 years', 21,1% for '0 to 15 years', 14,4% for '15 to 25 years' and 11,2% for '65 years or older'. Of the residents, 57,6% is unmarried, 30,0% is married, 9,1% is divorced and 3,1% is widowed. 615 residents originate from the Netherlands, 395 come from Europe and 2.380 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 1.550 households in Botteskerkbuurt. 44,8% of these are single-person households, 17,4% households without children and 37,7% households with children. The average household size is 2,2 persons.

In Botteskerkbuurt there are 2.500 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €29.400, which is €6.400 (18%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €22.700, which is €6.500 (22%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Botteskerkbuurt are educated to an intermediate level. 42,1% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 40,5% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 3.395 residents, around 56% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.901 people. This is 9% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (79%), while 21% are self-employed. In Botteskerkbuurt, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 330 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Botteskerkbuurt there are 1.413 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €345.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are rental properties. This amounts to 79% rental homes and 21% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 21% privately owned, 66% owned by housing associations and 13% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Botteskerkbuurt are 1950-1970 (62%) and 2000-2010 (38%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 14 homes for sale in Botteskerkbuurt. The most recently listed home is Wolbrantskerkweg 167C by Van Bruggen op Funda. Over the past year, 52 homes were sold in Botteskerkbuurt. On average, a home was sold within 57 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Botteskerkbuurt over the past year was €484.135. This is 40% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €345.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €4.841.

Rental homes

There are 7 homes for rent in Botteskerkbuurt. The most recent home is Wolbrantskerkweg 199C, offered by Prestige Real Estate & Rental op Pararius. Over the past year, 41 homes were let in Botteskerkbuurt. On average, a listing was let within 23 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Botteskerkbuurt over the past year was €2.624 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €30 per month.

Energy

In Botteskerkbuurt there are 1.440 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (39%), C (33%) and D (14%). On average, an address in Botteskerkbuurt uses 2.030 kWh of electricity per year. This is 28% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 720 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 44% below the national average of 1.280 m³.