Burchtpolder
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Burchtpolder, Altena – “Nice neighbourhood”

Neighbourhood in Altena

8.3
Residents give Burchtpolder a very good ratingThis score is based on 2 responses
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Burchtpolder has 1,310 residentsMost are 25 to 45 years old
There are 532 homes in BurchtpolderCurrently there are 6 for sale and 0 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BurchtpolderBased on registered homes

Burchtpolder is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Altena, in the district Werkendam The neighbourhood has a total area of 27 hectares, of which 27 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU19590102. The postcode area is 4251BA-4251ZS.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.3. They describe it as 'Nice neighbourhood' and 'Decent neighbourhood but not much contact between neighbours'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Burchtpolder has 1.310 residents. Of these, 49,2% are men and 50,8% are women. Most residents are 25 to 45 years (27,5%). The other age groups are 22,1% for '45 to 65 years', 19,8% for '0 to 15 years', 19,1% for '65 years or older' and 11,5% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,4% is unmarried, 43,9% is married, 5,0% is divorced and 6,1% is widowed. 1.185 residents originate from the Netherlands, 50 come from Europe and 70 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 510 households in Burchtpolder. 31,4% of these are single-person households, 29,4% households without children and 39,2% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Burchtpolder there are 900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €35.600, which is €6.600 (16%) lower than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €27.200, which is €7.700 (22%) lower than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Burchtpolder are educated to an intermediate level. 44,4% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4), 41,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1) and 14,4% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO).

Of the 1.310 residents, around 77% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.009 people. This is 5% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Burchtpolder, 23% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 240 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Burchtpolder there are 532 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €343.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 35% rental homes and 65% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 64% privately owned, 32% owned by housing associations and 4% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Burchtpolder are 1950-1970 (54%) and 1925-1950 (17%).

Homes for sale

There are currently no homes for sale in Burchtpolder. The most recently listed home is J C Pieckstraat 8 by Mol & Roubos Makelaardij. No homes were sold in Burchtpolder over the past year.

Rental homes

There are currently no homes for rent in Burchtpolder. No homes were let in Burchtpolder over the past year.

No recent rental data available for Burchtpolder.

Energy

In Burchtpolder there are 386 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are C (32%), B (13%) and D (13%). On average, an address in Burchtpolder uses 2.540 kWh of electricity per year. This is 0% below the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 830 m³ per year, is 4% above the national average of 800 m³.

Street names

  • H.J. Roubosstraat
  • A van Drielstraat
  • Beukenkampstraat
  • Hooftlanden
  • De Burcht
  • Sigmondstraat
  • Kanaalstraat
  • Akkerwinde
  • Bakkerskilstraat
  • J C Pieckstraat
  • van der Elststraat
  • K van de Sandestraat
  • van Heldenstraat
  • Bergseveld
  • Burchtstraat
  • Havenstraat

Amenities

GP
0,8 km
Pharmacy
0,8 km
Hospital
10,8 km
Supermarket
0,3 km
Railway station
9,7 km
Day nursery
0,4 km
Primary school
0,6 km
Secondary school
4,7 km
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Experiences of Burchtpolder

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8.6
R
Family · Semi-detached
08-07-2025
Nice neighbourhood

It's a nice neighbourhood. Super central. And the neighbours are good too.

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7.9
Mareen
Living together · Apartment
10-01-2025
Decent neighbourhood but not much contact between neighbours

What we notice is that there isn't really any contact between neighbours in the area, many people simply don't know each other. Other than that, it's a quiet neighbourhood!

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
160Single-person households
150Households without children
200Households 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
€27,200 P.A.average per resident22% below the national average
€35,600 P.A.average per income recipient16% below the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
77%
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
Burchtpolder
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Burchtpolder

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
39 days
average time listed · vs. last year
25
sales in the past year
147 m²
average living area
+4%
more expensive than the national average

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)
Burchtpolder
830
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Burchtpolder
2.540
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Burchtpolder

What kind of houses make up Burchtpolder?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 72% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What is the average asking price in Burchtpolder?

Over the past year a home for sale in Burchtpolder was listed for an average of €547,680 (€3,991 per m²).

How is the population of Burchtpolder composed?

Buurt Burchtpolder has 1,310 residents. Many families: 39% of the households have children.

How far are amenities from Burchtpolder?

From Burchtpolder you can on average reach a supermarket at 0.3 km, a GP at 0.8 km, a railway station at 9.7 km, a primary school at 0.6 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

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