Boven-Wildervank, Veendam – “Cosy neighbourhood w...”

Boven-Wildervank is located in the province of Groningen, in the municipality of Veendam, in the district Wildervank The neighbourhood has a total area of 434 hectares, of which 430 hectares are land and 4 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU00470201. The postcode area is 9648CP-9648KZ.

One resident rates the neighbourhood as good with a score of 7.6. The resident describes this neighbourhood as 'Cosy neighbourhood where everyone knows each other'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Boven-Wildervank has 1.355 residents. Of these, 52,8% are men and 47,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,7%). The other age groups are 26,9% for '25 to 45 years', 15,9% for '65 years or older', 13,3% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,2% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,4% is unmarried, 44,3% is married, 7,0% is divorced and 3,7% is widowed. 1.170 residents originate from the Netherlands, 145 come from Europe and 40 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 590 households in Boven-Wildervank. 28,0% of these are single-person households, 34,7% households without children and 37,3% households with children. The average household size is 2,3 persons.

In Boven-Wildervank there are 1.000 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €30.800, which is €5.000 (14%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €24.800, which is €4.400 (15%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Boven-Wildervank are educated to an intermediate level. 53,2% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 29,7% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 17,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.355 residents, around 63% are in paid employment, which amounts to 854 people. This is 2% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (86%), while 14% are self-employed. In Boven-Wildervank, 22% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 170 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Boven-Wildervank there are 547 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €224.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 12% rental homes and 88% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 89% privately owned, 3% owned by housing associations and 8% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Boven-Wildervank are 1900-1925 (28%) and 1700-1900 (25%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 12 homes for sale in Boven-Wildervank. The most recently listed home is Torenstraat 154 by Alders Makelaars. Over the past year, 4 homes were sold in Boven-Wildervank. On average, a home was sold within 137 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Boven-Wildervank over the past year was €339.875. This is 52% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €224.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.832.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Boven-Wildervank. The most recent home is Raadhuisstraat 18, offered by Ommeland Makelaardij en Assurantiën op Funda. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Boven-Wildervank. On average, a listing was let within 68 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Boven-Wildervank over the past year was €620 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €2 per month.

Energy

In Boven-Wildervank there are 550 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are G (48%), B (11%) and C (10%). On average, an address in Boven-Wildervank uses 3.150 kWh of electricity per year. This is 12% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 1.600 m³ per year, is 25% above the national average of 1.280 m³.