Burgemeesterskwartier, Alkmaar – “Top neighbourhood, o...”

Burgemeesterskwartier is located in the province of Noord-Holland, in the municipality of Alkmaar, in the district Zuid The neighbourhood has a total area of 18 hectares, of which 18 hectares are land and 0 hectares are water. The neighbourhood is coded as BU03610109. The postcode area is 1814GG-1814LT.

Two residents rate the neighbourhood as very good with a score of 8.8. They describe it as 'Top neighbourhood, one of the few areas where there are still real neighbours. No crime, quiet but still cosy. Just perfect.' and '-'. Based on a limited number of reviews, no clear trends are visible yet in this neighbourhood.

Residents

Burgemeesterskwartier has 1.595 residents. Of these, 49,8% are men and 50,2% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (27,3%). The other age groups are 23,2% for '25 to 45 years', 19,7% for '65 years or older', 18,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 10,7% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 52,4% is unmarried, 38,6% is married, 4,4% is divorced and 4,1% is widowed. 1.385 residents originate from the Netherlands, 85 come from Europe and 120 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 650 households in Burgemeesterskwartier. 23,8% of these are single-person households, 33,1% households without children and 43,1% households with children. The average household size is 2,5 persons.

In Burgemeesterskwartier there are 1.200 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €44.300, which is €8.500 (24%) higher than the national average of €35.800. Per resident, the average income is €34.900, which is €5.700 (20%) higher than the national average of €29.200. Most residents of Burgemeesterskwartier are highly educated. 53,6% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 34,5% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 11,8% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 1.595 residents, around 69% are in paid employment, which amounts to 1.101 people. This is 4% higher than the national average of 65%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (77%), while 23% are self-employed. In Burgemeesterskwartier, 21% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 290 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Burgemeesterskwartier there are 596 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €478.000. Of these, around 97% are occupied and 3% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 5% rental homes and 95% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 95% privately owned and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Burgemeesterskwartier are 1925-1950 (58%) and 2000-2010 (21%).

Homes for sale

There are currently 5 homes for sale in Burgemeesterskwartier. The most recently listed home is Kooimeerlaan 23 by LEYGRAAF Makelaars op Funda. Over the past year, 24 homes were sold in Burgemeesterskwartier. On average, a home was sold within 49 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Burgemeesterskwartier over the past year was €569.646. This is 19% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €478.000. The average asking price per m² of plot is €3.875.

Rental homes

There is 1 homes for rent in Burgemeesterskwartier. The most recent home is Kooimeerlaan 2D, offered by Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen op Funda. Over the past year, 15 homes were let in Burgemeesterskwartier. On average, a listing was let within 18 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Burgemeesterskwartier over the past year was €1.600 per month. Per m² of plot area that is €20 per month.

Energy

In Burgemeesterskwartier there are 660 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are F (24%), G (22%) and A (17%). On average, an address in Burgemeesterskwartier uses 2.780 kWh of electricity per year. This is 1% below the national average of 2.810 kWh. Natural gas consumption in this neighbourhood, at 1.280 m³ per year, exactly matches the national average.