Neighbourhood in Sittard-Geleen
Buchten is located in the province of Limburg, in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, in the district Holtum-Born The neighbourhood has a total area of 100 hectares, of which 100 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU18830602. The postcode area is 6122AE-6122EX.
Four residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.9. They describe it as 'Lovely neighbourhood' and 'Quiet neighbourhood'. Residents experience big differences in this neighbourhood: community, housing, safety receive high ratings, while amenities and education are mentioned as weak points.
Buchten has 1.985 residents. Of these, 52,4% are men and 47,6% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (29,5%). The other age groups are 26,4% for '65 years or older', 21,4% for '25 to 45 years', 13,4% for '0 to 15 years' and 9,6% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 39,8% is unmarried, 44,1% is married, 9,6% is divorced and 6,3% is widowed. 1.650 residents originate from the Netherlands, 210 come from Europe and 120 come from countries outside Europe.
There are 925 households in Buchten. 34,1% of these are single-person households, 34,1% households without children and 31,9% households with children. The average household size is 2,1 persons.
In Buchten there are 1.700 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €32.000, which is €3.800 (11%) lower than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €26.900, which is €2.300 (8%) lower than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Buchten are educated to an intermediate level. 47,0% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 27,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 25,2% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).
Of the 1.985 residents, around 59% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.171 people. This is 6% lower than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (88%), while 12% are self-employed. In Buchten, 32% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 480 people receive this benefit.
In Buchten there are 941 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €266.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 24% rental homes and 76% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 76% privately owned, 18% owned by housing associations and 6% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Buchten are 1950-1970 (42%) and 1970-1980 (33%).
There are currently 15 homes for sale in Buchten. The most recently listed home is Sint Catharinahof 2 by Zuyderhuys Makelaardij BV op Funda. Over the past year, 28 homes were sold in Buchten. On average, a home was sold within 38 days.
The average asking price for a home for sale in Buchten over the past year was €397.786. This is 50% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €266.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €2.150.
There are currently no homes for rent in Buchten. The most recent home is Dorpstraat 39G, offered by www.thuisinlimburg.nl. Over the past year, 2 homes were let in Buchten. On average, a listing was let within 21 days.
No recent rental data available for Buchten.
In Buchten there are 954 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (26%), D (24%) and F (14%). On average, an address in Buchten uses 2.890 kWh of electricity per year. This is 3% above the national average of 2.810 kWh. With an annual consumption of 1.240 m³ per address, natural gas consumption is 3% below the national average of 1.280 m³.
Here in our neighbourhood we are not all neighbourly, having coffee at each other's or visiting, but we look out for each other well, there is always someone who helps where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is there for each other. Good help from neighbours when ill, accepting parcels, friendly street neighbours, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbours are always there for you. Nice street, beautiful little gardens at almost everyone's. Our experience is that we're not leaving here!!!!
Auto-translated to English by AIWe, as elderly people in the neighbourhood, but especially on the street, are very satisfied. We are there for everyone, a very quiet neighbourhood. Only a pity that you don't hear much from the associations in this neighbourhood.
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The housing stock is mainly post-war — 67% was built between 1945 and 1990.
Over the past year a home for sale in Buchten was listed for an average of €414,786 (€2,102 per m²).
Residents give Buchten a 8.9 out of 10 based on 4 reviews. Especially housing (9.8) scores well; amenities (7.3) receives the lowest rating.
A considerable share of the supply in Buchten is less efficient: 36% has an E, F or G label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 1,240 m³ per year.
From Buchten you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.5 km, a GP at 0.5 km, a railway station at 5.4 km, a primary school at 0.7 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).
Right now you will find 19 homes for sale in Buchten.
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